Tomato Soup with a Twist

Ingredients

• 1 kg ripe tomatoes
• 1 large onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
•  salt and pepper to taste
•  handful of fresh basil

Instructions

1. 1 1. Cut the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and bell pepper into pieces.
2. 2 2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft. Don't stress, it doesn't have to be perfect!
3. 3 3. Add the tomatoes, bell pepper, tomato paste, and sugar. This will give a delicious deep flavor to your soup.
4. 4 4. Add the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
5. 5 5. Puree the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6 6. Serve the soup with a handful of fresh basil. This will give your soup a fresh and spicy twist. Enjoy your meal!