Tomato and Basil Soup

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 2kg Tomatoes; 2 Onions; 6 Garlic Cloves; 100ml Balsamic Glaze; 15g Basil; 1 tsp Paprika; 1.5l Vegetable Stock; 200ml Double Cream; 25g Sugar; Salt & Pepper

A broccoli and stilton soup where each spoonful delivers a perfect balance of earthy vegetables and hearty flavour.

Course: Lunch
Cuisine: British

Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 25 mins
Serves

Ingredients

2kg Tomatoes
2 Onions
6 Garlic Cloves
100ml Balsamic Glaze
15g Basil
1 tsp Paprika
1.5l Vegetable Stock
200ml Double Cream
25g Sugar
Salt & Pepper

Method

1Quarter the tomatoes and add to a tray with the balsamic glaze and a splash of oil. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and roast at 210c for 20 minutes.
2Slice the onions and dice the garlic, add both to a pan with oil and cook on a low heat until translucent.
3Once the tomatoes are cooked, add to the pan with 1.5ltr vegetable stock, paprika and basil and cook for 5 minutes on a medium heat.
4Add the double cream and heat for 2 minutes, then sprinkle in the sugar.