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Ingredients

  • 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes, no salt added
  • 2 cups vegetable broth (chicken works fine as well)
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 can light coconut milk
  • 1–2 Tbsp. fresh basil
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1–2 tsp. crushed garlic
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. olive or coconut oil
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ½ tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Heat oil in Dutch oven. Add garlic and chopped onions. Sauté until fragrant. Add tomato paste, coconut milk, tomatoes, veggie broth, basil, vinegar, and spices. Simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer to blender in batches and puree until smooth. Enjoy!

—Submitted by Jordan J., Lasell College