Ingredients:

1 can Italian tomatoes

1 small jar of passata

1 tbsp of tomato paste

1 shallot cut into quarters

4 cloves of garlic, shredded

1 cup of chicken broth

1 cup of double cream, or oat cream if dairy free

1 bunch of basil

juice of 1 lemon

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp high quality balsamic vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

Place all the ingredients in a Vita Mix or blender. Blend until smooth. Can heat through if desired. To serve, drizzle with olive oil and croutons if desired.