Terrific Tomato Soup

Terrific Tomato Soup

A great tomato soup is a wonderful lunch or dinner, no matter what the season. This recipe is packed with goodness and flavour – and as a bonus, it’s incredibly easy!

Terrific Tomato SoupIngredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 diced onion
  • 5 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 3 cans of tomatoes in juice
  • 2 cups of chicken stock
  • 175g pesto
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
  • salt and pepper

Method:

Heat the olive oil and saute the onion until clear.

Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.

Add the remaining ingredients  and season well with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Cool slightly and puree.

Enjoy with warm fresh bread.