Homemade Creamy Tomato Soup | Without Cream

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories and adds a unique flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious.

In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and onions.

Cook the onions until they are translucent for about 5 minutes.

Add garlic paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add crushed tomatoes, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pot.

Add bay leaves and let the mixture cook for about 20 minutes.

Remove the bay leaves from the soup after cooking.

For a creamy option, add about a quarter of a cup of Greek yogurt to the soup in a bowl.

Garnish with basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Alternatively, you can add bechamel sauce directly to the pot for creaminess.

Garnish with basil leaves and a drizzle of balsamic glaze or a little bit of parmesan cheese.

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