Tomato Soup with Orange Zest

This tomato soup is an incredible creation by the renowned chef André Bearzotti!

Despite its richness of flavors, the preparation of this delicious dish is surprisingly simple! Moreover, it is a huge hit among children!

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of peeled tomatoes or 2 bowls of extra ripe Italian tomatoes bought at the farmers' market
• 1 chopped onion
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 200 ml of coconut milk
• 750 ml of vegetable broth
• 1 small diced zucchini Zest of one orange
• 1 teaspoon of chopped mint
• 1 teaspoon of lemon basil or regular basil
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden.

Add the cans of peeled tomatoes or fresh tomatoes and sauté for about 5 minutes for canned or 10 minutes for fresh.

Add the coconut milk and vegetable broth.

Let it reduce a bit for approximately 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and blend the soup in a blender or with an immersion blender.

Return the soup to the pot, add the zucchini and orange zest.

Cook for another 5 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Finish the soup by adding the chopped mint and basil.

Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy this delicious and flavorful soup!