European
European - Italy - Soups
Tomato and Basil Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 1 tin tinned tomatoes
- • 1 carton tomato passata
- • 1 bunch fresh basil (chopped)
- • 100 grams dried orzo pasta
- • 1 onion (finely chopped)
- • 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- • 1 tbsp dried oregano
- • 1 vegetable stock pot
- • 100 mls water
- • low calorie cooking spray
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Spray a saucepan with low calorie cooking spray and cook the onions on a low heat until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
2
Phase 2
Add the orzo, tinned tomatoes, tomato passata, stock pot, water and dried oregano and simmer.
3
Phase 3
After 5 minutes, add 3/4 of the chopped basil and stir. Simmer for another 5 minutes on a low heat.
4
Phase 4
Take off the heat, stir in the remaining fresh basil and serve immediately!