Sweet n' Spicy Raw Tomato Basil Soup

Is there anything better than hot Tomato Soup in the Winter? This is such a comfort food and it's full of health benefits making it a great medicinal food for a winter cold!

Tomatoes are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and blood purifiers. Basil is an anti-inflammatory, helps combat respiratory disorders and reduce fevers. Oregano, (which is optional in the recipe here as it is a very strong oil, so if your brave enough to use it, only add a few drops at a time) is an anti-viral, anti-bacterial, good for infections, pain and inflammation.  

This recipe takes about 15 minutes from start to finish, so it's easy to blend up a bowl of yumminess!

 

                             

Sweet N' Spicy Tomato Soup

                             

Celery, Basil & Lemon 

                        
Miso, Cinnamon, Cayenne, Garlic & Dates! 

                      
Optional Oregano Oil for a kick!

 

                        
5 minutes in the Vitamix for a steamy soup!

 

Sweet n’ Spicy Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk 
• 1 cup water  
• 4 roma tomatoes
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
• 1/2 red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup celery
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/2 avocado
• 4 dates, soaked
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp cayenne
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 tbls lemon juice
• 1 tbls miso
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp oregano or 3 drops oregano oil

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a high speed blender. Blend until warm and steamy, about 4-5 minutes. Garnish with some fresh basil leaves. 

Options: For a Marinara Sauce for zucchini pasta or pizza sauce: Reduce almond milk to 3/4 cup, remove water. Trade the avocado for 1/2 cup cashews. Blend. Add a little water as needed.

Enjoy! 

In Love and Health,

Lori Clayton, LMT, CHHC

http://www.pureblisshealth.com/