Tomato and Basil Soup with Ricotta
This easy to make Tomato and Basil Soup is ready in 20 minutes. It's fresh, tasty and so comforting and whipped together with just a few ingredients. Garnish with a dollop of ricotta and fresh basil. Yummy!
Servings: 4
Calories: 187kcal
Cost: £0.71
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tins plum tomatoes (£0.64)
- 2 red peppers (£1.00 )
- 2 cloves of garlic (£0.69/3)=(£0.23)
- 3 tbsp ricotta (£0.88/2)=(£0.44)
- 1 bunch of fresh basil (£0.55 )
Cupboard Essentials
- 300 ml vegetable stock
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Add a drizzle of oil to a medium saucepan. On a low heat add the minced garlic and thyme to the oil.
- Meanwhile, roughly slice the peppers and add them to the pan.
- After around 5 minutes, add the plum tomatoes and continue frying for around 10 minutes. Then add the vegetable stock and reduce to a simmer for 10 mins.
- Blend all the ingredients together and serve with a dollop of ricotta, salt and chopped fresh baz. (I left it whole to look pretty)
Nutrition
Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 8g