Simple Tomato and Basil Soup
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A sweet and fresh tomato soup recipe with a real thick substance to it.
Ideal for vegetarian low GI dieters.
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Recommended
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Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories: 189
Protein: 4g
Fat: 14g
- Saturated: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Carbohydrate: 16g
- Sugars: 9g
Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 1194mg
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Ingredients (Serves 2)
| 1 medium sized onion |
| 1 clove garlic |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil |
| 8 cherry tomatoes/3 vine tomatoes |
| 14oz/400g can plum tomatoes |
| 1 teaspoon dried basil or 5 leaves of fresh basil |
| ¼ pint/150ml water |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
| pepper |
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Chop the onion and fresh tomatoes into small pieces.
Finely slice the garlic and fry in a little olive oil together with the onion, tomatoes and basil.
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When the onion has softened a little add the canned tomatoes, salt and pepper.
Cover the pan with a lid and leave to simmer on a low heat for 30 minutes.
Finally to make the soup smooth blend in a blender or food processor.
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