Tomato soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 onions, peeled and chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced finely
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 stick celery, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 450g/1lb fresh ripe tomatoes, halved
• 1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• handful fresh basil, shredded (optional)

Preparation method

• In a large saucepan heat oil and onion, add carrots and celery and garlic. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes until soft.
• Sugar, salt, pepper and add tomatoes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add stock, bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Liquidise until smooth. If using basil, stir in the end.