Soup week on Nova 103.5 with Metro Supermarket Eros is officially underway!
The challenge was set – can you make soup for 4 people on a budget of N$100! #nam100dollarchallenge
The Nova 103.5 team visited Metro Supermarket Eros – bought their ingredients on the N$100 budget and came up with the following recipes!
Disclaimer: Chef number 3… misheard and made his soup for 8 people on a budget of N$200, but if you scroll down to the bottom and you see what he spent on his soup feeding 8 people, then you’ll see that he did actually still make the cut for #nam100dollarchallenge.
Day 3 – Tomato & Basil Soup
This one’s a classic—with a little twist of basil and love. Rich, wholesome, and perfect for dipping your favourite bread or jazzing up with a swirl of cream!
Ingredients:
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2 Carrots
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2 Sticks of Celery
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1 Medium Onion
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2 Cloves of Garlic
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Olive Oil (about 2 tbsp)
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2 Chicken Stock Cubes
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1 x 400g Tin of Tomatoes (any kind you like)
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2 Large Ripe Tomatoes
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Fresh Basil (about 10g)
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Salt & Pepper to taste
(Optional: a splash of cream, or some homemade croutons to top it off)
Instructions:
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Start by peeling and chopping your carrots, onion, and garlic. Slice up the celery too.
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In a big pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Toss in all your chopped veg, pop the lid on, and let them soften gently for 10–13 minutes. Stir occasionally so nothing catches.
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While that’s cooking, dissolve your stock cubes in 1 litre of boiling water.
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Once the veggies are softened, add the tinned tomatoes, fresh tomatoes, and that lovely stock to the pot.
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Give it a good stir, bring everything to the boil, then simmer gently for 15 minutes with the lid on.
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While that bubbles away, pick your basil leaves.
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Take the pot off the heat, season with salt and black pepper, then stir in the fresh basil.
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Blend it all up using a stick blender or food processor until smooth and velvety.
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Taste, adjust seasoning if needed, and dish it up!
Top with croutons or a drizzle of cream if you’re feeling extra fancy. Perfect for chilly days, lunch with friends, or a cozy solo night in.
