Simple Tomato Soup

November 10, 2013

Simple Tomato Soup

Serves 6
Prep time 10 minutes
Cook time 25 minutes
Total time 35 minutes
Meal type Appetizer, Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 Small chopped carrot
  • 1 Small chopped onion
  • 2 chopped garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregeno
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch dried red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 heaped tablespoon tomato paste
  • 28oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil
  • 6 tablespoons coconut milk or plain non fat yogurt

Directions

Step 1
Heat large pot under medium high heat and add olive oil.
Step 2
Saute onions and carrots 3-5 minutes until softened.
Step 3
Add chopped garlic and sauté another 1-2 minutes then add spices/seasonings.
Step 4
Stir in tomato paste and cook 1-2 minutes.
Step 5
Add crushed tomatoes and once it begins to boil, reduce heat and cover. Cook 20-25 minutes.
Step 6
Carefully blend mixture using an emersion or regular blender until smooth.
Step 7
Tear basil into soup and stir.
Step 8
Top with 1 tablespoon yogurt if desired.