Provençal Tomato Basil Soup

Name: Provençal Tomato Basil Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 lb tomatoes, chopped; 4 cups vegetable stock; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper

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This Provençal tomato soup is built around ripe tomatoes, olive oil and plenty of basil. It is bright yet warming, and works beautifully for lunch or a light supper.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 30 min

Ingredients

olive oil – 2 tbsp
onion, chopped – 1 medium
garlic, minced – 2 cloves
tomatoes, chopped – 2 lb
vegetable stock – 4 cups
tomato paste – 1 tbsp
fresh basil – 1/2 cup
heavy cream – 1/4 cup
salt – 1 tsp
black pepper – 1/2 tsp

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot and soften the onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
2. Add the chopped tomatoes and tomato paste and cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to break down.
3. Pour in the stock and simmer for 20 minutes until the flavours have concentrated.
4. Blend the soup smooth, stir in the basil and cream, and season to taste.
5. Serve hot with extra basil on top.