Soup: (Paleo) Tomato Basil Soup

By Dski

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 medium sized carrot, diceds
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 400 g can diced tomatoes or 1½ cup freshly diced tomatoes
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1/2 ½ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pan fry onion and garlic in olive oil for 5 minutes, or until onion has softened.

Add carrot, celery, diced tomatoes and stock and cook for a further 10-20 minutes or until vegetables has softened.

Add basil and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Place in a food processor, or use an electric blender to form a smooth texture. Add salt and pepper to taste.