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CREAMY TOMATO + BASIL SOUP
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS
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2 tins of tomatoes
300mls low-sodium chicken broth
4 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
200g plain yogurt
1 handful chopped basil
Salt and pepper
METHOD
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Warm oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until
softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until slightly softened and fragrant, about
1 minute.
Add tomatoes with juice and broth to saucepan, increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
Stir or whisk constantly until slightly thickened for about 3 minutes.
Working in batches, carefully transfer soup to a blender and puree until smooth.
Pour into a bowl until all soup is pureed. Return soup to saucepan, stir in yogurt and cook over
low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, until heated through. (not boiled) Season with salt and pepper and
stir some freshly chopped basil through.
Plate up into serving bowls and dress with some further basil.
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