RICETTA Minestra di Pomodoro, di Greedy e la sua Ciccina

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk adds creaminess with fewer calories.

fresh tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes are often less expensive and available year-round.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped fresh tomatoes, carrots, and celery; cook for 10 minutes until softened.

Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

Remove bay leaves and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth.

Season with salt, black pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes to taste.

If desired, stir in cream or coconut milk for added richness.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.

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