Creamy Tomato Basil Soup by The Natural Nurturer

coconut milk, yellow onion, garlic, broth, coconut oil, tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, basil, sea salt, dates

– 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
– 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and roughly chopped
– 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
– 4 cups broth or stock
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado oil
– 28 oz chopped tomatoes (about 2 1/2 cups)
– 1 6 oz can tomato paste
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
– 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
– 1-2 pitted dates (optional)