Tomato and basil soup
Ingredients (serves 1)
- 250 g ripe tomato
- ½ slice of stale bread
- A handful of basil leaves
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- Pepper
- Salt (skip in case of hypertension or fluid retention)
Method
- 1. Wash the tomatoes. Remove the stem and slice.
- 2. Put the tomatoes in a tall container suitable for blending, and add the bread, extra virgin olive oil and vinegar.
- 3. Save some basil leaves for decoration and add the rest to the container.
- 4. Blend the contents until smooth. Strain.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper.
- 6. Serve the soup decorated with basil leaves and a few drops of olive oil on top.
