Tomato Basil Soup

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Tomato Basil Soup

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 1 Hr 0 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 600g Firm Tomatoes


  • 4 garlic cloves


  • 1-2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil


  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste


  • 1 teaspoon pepper or to taste


  • 1/4 cup packed basil leaves


  • 1 cup low sodium veg broth


  • 1/2 teaspoon Oregano


  • 2 tbsp corn slurry or low fat coconut milk optional

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 180 deg and line baking tray with parchment paper
  • Slice tomatoes and garlic cloves into halves. Add them to bowl. Season them with salt pepper and olive oil
  • Place them on baking tray and roast for 40-45 minutes
  • Allow to cool for 15 minutes
  • Blend Tomatoes and garlic cloves until smooth
  • Add basil leaves and blend well
  • Add these mixture to deep bottom vessel
  • Add oregano, salt and veg broth. Mix well
  • Cook over low medium heat for 15 minutes
  • If you wish to have creamier soup ,add corn slurry now. If you wish to add coconut milk or low fat cream, then add them towards the end. This is entirely optional step. if adding it, mix well and cook for 5 minutes
  • You can always add any other seasonings if you desire
  • Serve hot. I have used chia seeds to garnish. If you wish to have richer taste , you can add butter too