Basil Tomato Soup

Method

Heat a deep bottomed pan and add olive oil, garlic, onions, carrots, and chopped celery.

Cook for 10 minutes on a slow flame.

Add tinned tomatoes, chopped tomatoes, vegetable stock, rock salt and pepper to the vegetables.

Let the vegetables simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Blend the vegetables into a thick soup.


For Masala:

In a pestle, add basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, salt, pepper and lemon zest.

Pound the mixture using mortar

Garnish the soup with the masala and serve hot.