Ingredients
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100 millilitres olive oil
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1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
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6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
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7-8 sprigs fresh thyme
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2-3 bay leaves
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1/4 bunch small basil, stalk and leaves
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2 ribs of celery, peeled and shredded
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1 carrots, finely shredded
Directions
- Heat the olive oil, then add the onion, carrot and celery, cooking until soft and starting to get golden.
- Add the garlic and cook for another minute or two.
- Add the thyme, basil and bay leaf and cook for five minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and juice then bring to a boil. Skim off any froth and continuously stir.
- Lower the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until thick.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.