Tomato Basil White Bean Soup
Ingredients
- For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes, optional
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- For the Soup
- 1 can (800 g) crushed tomatoes
- 2 cans (400 g each) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- For Finishing
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics : Chop the onion and garlic, and gather all ingredients for easy cooking.
- Sauté the Base : Heat olive oil and cook the onion until soft, then add garlic and spices.
- Add Tomatoes and Beans : Stir in crushed tomatoes, white beans, broth, and bay leaf.
- Simmer the Soup : Allow the soup to simmer gently so the flavors develop fully.
- Finish with Basil : Remove the bay leaf and add fresh basil just before serving.