Real Tomato Soup
REAL TOMATO SOUP
Ingredients
2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato purée
400g can chopped tomatoes
handful basil leaf
pinch baking soda
600ml milk
Method
1. Spray a large pan with low fat spray, then tip in the onion and garlic. Cook over a moderate heat
until the onion has softened, about 5 mins.
2. Stir in the tomato purée, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and basil leaves, and bring up to the
boil. Turn the heat down and leave to simmer for about 15 mins until thick and full of flavour.
If you like a smooth soup, whizz the mixture at this point to form a smooth sauce. Can now be cooled
and frozen for up to 1 month.
To finish the soup,
3. Tip the tomato mixture into a pan.
4. Spoon the baking soda into a small bowl and pour over 1 tbsp or so of the milk. Mix together until
there are no lumps, then tip into the tomato mix and pour over the milk. Bring up to a boil (the
mixture will froth, but don't worry - it will go away). Gently simmer for about 5 mins until ready
to serve.
ENJOY
