Black Pepper and Neapolitan Tomato Soup

Black Pepper and Neapolitan Tomato Soup

 Ingredients

  • 4 Tbsp. J. Olive Co. Madagascar Black Pepper Olive Oil
  • 2 Tbsp. J. Olive Co Neapolitan Herb Balsamic
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (28ox) cans diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 1/3 cups full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, garlic, and a pinch of salt and cook until softened.
  2. Stir in the balsamic, then add tomatoes, water/broth, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally until the carrots are tender. Add coconut milk/cream at the end.
  3. Scoop 4 cups of soup out of the pot and set aside. Use an immersion blender and blend till smooth. Return the unblended soup to the pot and stir.
  4. Ladle into bowls and serve with a drizzle of coconut milk or cream, a drizzle of olive oil, freshly ground black pepper, and fresh basil leaves for garnish.