In a deep Sauce pan heat the oil. Add minced garlic and sautee it for few seconds.
Add chopped onion and stir fry it till soft and golden brown.
Now add chopped tomato, beetroot and sautee it on low flame till soft and mushy.
Switch of the flame and let it cool down little bit. Add black pepper, cayenne pepper, Italian seasoning and chopped basil leaves.
Mix it well and blend it with little water in a blender till becomes puree.
Remove the puree in the same sauce pan. Add salt, sugar and water as per your choice and boil it for 3-4 minutes.
Vegan Tomato Basil Soup is ready. You can garnish it with basil leaves, sprinkle some black pepper and crushed red pepper. Serve it hot with bread, croutons or bread sticks and enjoy the warm soup.