Creamy Tomato Coconut Soup

INGREDIENTS

4 tbsp

butter OR coconut oil for a non-dairy version

1/2

yellow onion, diced

large garlic cloves, peeled and minced

4 tbsp

fresh basil, chopped fine

2 26 ounce containers

of POMI chopped tomatoes

1/4 cup

organic tomato paste

4 cups

chicken broth or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 1/2 tsp

sea salt, divided

1 tsp

ground black pepper

1 cup

coconut milk - full fat

Extra chopped basil for garnish