Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 1.2 kg ripe tomatoes, halved (or 2 cans 800g whole tomatoes)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 500ml vegetable stock
• Large handful fresh basil
• 120ml double cream
• 1 tsp sugar
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions

1. 1

   If using fresh tomatoes, roast cut-side up with olive oil at 200°C for 25 minutes.

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2. 2

   Heat oil and sauté onion for 6 minutes.

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3. 3

   Add garlic and tomato paste, cook 1 minute.

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4. 4

   Add tomatoes (roasted or canned) and stock, simmer 15 minutes.

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5. 5

   Stir in basil and blend until smooth.

6. 6

   Return to the pot, stir in cream and sugar. Season well.

7. 7

   Reheat gently and serve with extra basil on top.