How To Make Tomato Basil Soup | Vegan Suggestion Included

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth is healthier, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

Wash and cut fresh tomatoes in half.

Season tomatoes with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.

Place seasoned tomatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and roast the tomatoes for 45 minutes.

Dice one medium yellow onion and one clove of garlic (or grate the garlic for a finer texture).

Heat about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent.

Add the garlic to the pot and sauté for about a minute.

Remove the roasted tomatoes from the oven and add them to the pot.

Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and some water, then add the basil leaves.

Let the mixture cook for about 40 minutes.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt and black pepper if needed.

Let the soup cool slightly before blending in batches in a small food processor.

Pour the blended soup into a bowl and serve with pita bread.

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