Tomato Soup

Classic rich tomato soup with herbs

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Difficulty
medium
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Servings
6

Ingredients

  • 1.2 kgTomatoes
  • 2 clovesGarlic
  • 2 mediumOnions(sliced)
  • 1 leafBay leaf
  • 16 leavesBasil leaves(chopped)
  • 1 to tasteSalt and pepper
  • 600 mlDouble cream
  • 40 gUnsalted butter

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook whole tomatoes, strain and liquidise.

  2. 2

    Pour tomatoes into a saucepan, add garlic, onion and bay leaf, and bring to the boil.

  3. 3

    Lower heat and reduce.

  4. 4

    Pass mixture through sieve and leave to cool.

  5. 5

    Blend tomato mix, basil, cream and butter.

  6. 6

    Bring to the boil and season.