Spicy Tamarind Soup Fiery Tamarind and Chili Spiced Soup with Tangy Depth Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1/2 cup tamarind paste 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or olive) 1 medium onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated 2-3 fresh red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste) 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional for non-vegetarian) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt to taste Fresh cilantro for garnish Juice of 1 lime Directions: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes. Add the sliced red chilies and chopped tomato, cook for another 3 minutes until tomatoes break down. Stir in cumin, turmeric, and smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute to release the spices’ aroma. Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer. Whisk tamarind paste with a little warm water to loosen, then add to the pot. Add fish sauce (if using) and soy sauce, season with salt to taste. Let simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: Approximately 120 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #spicysoup #tamarindsoup #asiansoup #sourandsweet #comfortfood #souprecipe #spicyrecipes #tamarindflavor #southeastasianfood #sourandsweetflavor #glutenfree #dairyfree #healthymeals #homemadesoup #souplovers #quickmeals #lowsodium #plantbased #souprecipes #freshflavors Warm up your taste buds with this Spicy Tamarind Soup—tangy, fiery, and packed with bold flavors! Perfect for cozy nights or anytime you crave a kick!