Soup Concentrates

Ingredients

• ●2 Tbsp olive oil
• ●1 medium onion, diced
• ●4 cloves garlic, minced
• ●2 cans (800 g / 28 oz total) crushed tomatoes
• ●2 Tbsp tomato paste
• ●1 tsp sugar
• ●1 tsp fine sea salt
• ●½ tsp black pepper
• ●½ tsp red pepper flakes
• ●15 g (½ cup) fresh basil, chopped

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pot. Sauté the onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
2. Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 30-40 minutes until thick and reduced by about half.
3. Stir in the basil. Blend if desired.
4. Let cool, then portion into freezer containers or zip-top bags (lay flat for efficient storage).
5. *To make soup:** Thaw (or cook from frozen). Add 475-700 ml (2-3 cups) broth or water. Heat and stir. Add cream for a creamy version. Serve with crusty bread.