Basil & Tomato Soup

Made using simple ingredients, this soup is easy to put together and is really delicious. This is a low fat tomato & basil soup that is absolutely beautiful to look.
 

 

Tomato & Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cups of tomatoes (2 1/2 cups for blending and 1 1/2 cups chopped for garnish)
• 1/2 cup of fresh squeezed orange juice
• 1 heaping cup of celery
• 1 medium ripe, red bell pepper
• 2 or 3 small persian cucumbers made into noodles.
  Cut into small one inch pieces for easier eating.
• A handfull of fresh basil (2 large leaves or 4 – 5 small leaves finely chopped)

Method

1. Blend 2 1/2 cups of tomatoes with orange juice, celery and bell pepper until lightly warmed.
   (Not hot or steaming – Keep it below 118 degrees)
2. Pour into a bowl and garnish with 1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes, cucumber noodles and freshly chopped basil.