Guinean Food: Let's Make Soup Sauce!

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock is lower in sodium and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

tomatoes

🥗Healthier: canned tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato paste

Canned tomatoes are convenient and still nutritious.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories.

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

Add chopped onions and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes

Stir in diced bell peppers, carrots, and celery; cook for another 5 minutes

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened, about 5 minutes

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil

Reduce heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes to blend flavors

Season with salt, pepper, and spices to taste

Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender

Serve hot as a sauce over pasta or as a soup base.

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