What to do with a tomato bounty? One word: THIS. Grab some fresh basil and a couple of things from your pantry and this soup will be ready in a flash. Simple and summery! (Vegan)

(makes approx. 1 ½ quarts)

4 tomatoes, peeled and seeded

1 quart tomato juice

12 fresh basil leaves

2 cups coconut milk

3 Tbsp coconut oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Combine tomatoes and tomato juice over medium heat. Let it come to a boil and simmer 30 minutes. Add basil leaves and puree.*

Over medium-low heat, stir in coconut milk and coconut oil. Stir until all the coconut oil is melted.** Do not let it come to a boil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

*If you don’t already have an immersion (stick) blender, go buy one and make a new best friend. I love mine. I want to marry it.

**If it is summertime and your coconut oil is not already melty, your A/C is set waaay too low, pardner.

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