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Culinary Explorer
Ugh, the sniffles and sore throat have you feeling pretty miserable, huh? 
Well, let's kick that pesky cold's butt with a belly-warming batch of spicy tomato soup! This stuff is like a hug in a bowl - comforting, nourishing, and it'll clear those sinuses right up. Let's do this! 
Ingredients:
Instructions:
Well, let's kick that pesky cold's butt with a belly-warming batch of spicy tomato soup! This stuff is like a hug in a bowl - comforting, nourishing, and it'll clear those sinuses right up. Let's do this! Ingredients:- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more if you dare!)
- 1 (28oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions:- In a large pot or dutch oven, heat up that olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the diced onions and sautƩ for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Then stir in the tomato paste, dried basil, and red pepper flakes until everything is coated.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and broth. Give it a big stir and let the soup come to a simmer.
- Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and let the soup gently bubble away for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Remove the pot from the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk until fully incorporated.
- Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup to your desired consistency - leave it chunky or make it silky smooth!
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh basil if you're feeling fancy.
- Ladle that spicy, velvety tomato soup into bowls and get ready for the sinus-clearing warmth!
