28 oz crushed tomatoes, (1 tin)

3 cups vegetable stock

3 twigs basil leaves, chopped

1 cup red onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

2 carrots, medium, small dice

1 bay leaf

½ tsp red chili flakes

2 tsp Italian seasoning

¼ cup white wine

1 tbsp tomato paste

salt and ground black pepper, to taste

3 tbsp olive oil

To Serve:

focaccia toast

In a large pot, saute the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic in oil until translucent.

Add in the bay leaf, Italian Seasoning, tomato paste, and red chili flakes. Saute briefly.

Deglaze with white wine and reduce briefly.

Add the basil, crushed tomato, and vegetable stock. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Remove and discard the bay leaf.

Puree with a stick blender.

Season to taste with salt and pepper. Adjust accordingly.

Garnish with parsley and serve with focaccia toasts.

Sugar: 19g

:

Calcium: 149mg

Calories: 288kcal

Carbohydrates: 35g

Fat: 15g

Fiber: 8g

Iron: 5mg

Monounsaturated Fat: 10g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g

Potassium: 1090mg

Protein: 6g

Saturated Fat: 2g

Sodium: 1369mg

Vitamin A: 8122IU

Vitamin C: 33mg