Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 5–6 minutes until soft.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add fire-roasted diced tomatoes and broth, with a pinch of sugar, dried basil, and oregano. Stir well.
- Increase heat to bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or in batches in a countertop blender.
- Stir in cream or coconut milk over low heat and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or parsley and optional red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Notes
For a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup and mix it back with the unblended portion for a rustic feel.
