Tomato Soup Recipe (2020) - Store Cupboard Recipes

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier; canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is more nutritious; water is a cost-effective substitute.

Heat olive oil in a large pan over low heat.

Add chopped onions and garlic; cook gently until translucent, not burnt or golden.

Add canned tomatoes; use the best quality for the best flavor.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of sugar to balance acidity.

Pour in vegetable stock; ensure it's good quality for the best flavor.

Add a handful of torn basil leaves; adjust to personal taste.

Stir well and cover the pan; cook on low heat for about 10 minutes until bubbling.

After 10 minutes, add milk (or oat milk for a vegan option).

Season with freshly ground black pepper and a small amount of salt; stir well.

Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Blend the soup to your desired consistency; for a smooth texture, pass through a sieve if preferred.

Add mascarpone for enhanced flavor (or oat cream for a vegan option).

Serve the soup garnished with extra basil; croutons or chili flakes can be added if desired.

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