Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| 1 tbsp / 15 ml | canola oil |
| 1 cup / 250 ml | chopped onion |
| 3 | cloves garlic, crushed |
| 6 cups / 1.5 L | chopped fresh tomatoes |
| 2 cups / 500 ml | water |
| 1/4 cup / 50 ml | fresh basil leaves, loosely packed (plus extra for garnish) |
| 1/2 tsp / 2 ml | coarse sea salt, or to taste |
| freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Directions
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. When pan is hot, add onions; sauté for 8 to 10 minutes or until translucent. Add garlic; sauté for another minute.
Add tomatoes, water, basil, salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat, purée with a hand blender until smooth. Garnsih with chopped fresh basil.
Serve hot.
Serves 4.
Per 1-1/2 cup (375 ml) serving: 84 cal, 2 g pro, 4 g total fat (0 g saturated fat), 12 g carb, 3 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 306 mg sodium
Source: Leslie Beck's Healthy Kitchen