Detox Tomato and Basil Soup

Name: Detox Tomato and Basil Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 , 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 plum tomatoes, washed and skinned (or any large toms); 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 tablespoon fresh basil (or dried); 1/2 lemon, juice of; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (optional)

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Recipe by EliteTwig

Taken from a detox book found in ikea. Ideal if your not quite sure or commited to detoxing but for changing little things in a diet goes a long way. Yet to try this. To bulk this out try adding a red or yellow pepper to the tomatoes and garlic.

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READY IN: 15mins

SERVES: 2

YIELD: 2

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

6

plum tomatoes, washed and skinned (or any large toms)
1

garlic clove, crushed
1

tablespoon fresh basil (or dried)
¹⁄₂

lemon, juice of
¹⁄₂

teaspoon black pepper (optional)

DIRECTIONS

To skin the tomatoes, boil some water and place in a bowl. Add tomatoes and count 30 seconds. Remove tomatoes and skins should easily peel away.
In a blender or food processor, pulse the tomatoes and garlic until blended.
In a saucepan add the tomatoes, basil and lemon juice.
Heat gently until simmering and then serve with a wholemeal or granary roll.
Add pepper if you desire.

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