How to make really great simple tomato soup

If you're like me and enjoy really simple, tasty tomato soup, you'll love this easy recipe

Things You'll Need

• a couple of pounds of tomatoes, any kind but vine ripened are tastiest
• onion
• garlic
• blender
• Olive oil
• salt,pepper and basil

Instructions

1. 

   Wash and cut a cross into the top of each tomato then put in a large pot with water to boil

2. 

   When the tomatoes start to peel, drain and peel of the remainder of the skin. You may have to let it cool for a moment or two as they may be very hot!

3. 

   Put the peeled tomatoes in a blender and blitz until chunky

4. 

   Finely chop the onions and garlic

5. 

   Heat oil in a saucepan and add the onion, cook for approx 3-4 minutes then add the garlic.

6. 

   Add tomatoes, salt and pepper then simmer for about 15-20 minutes

7. 

   Serve with bread and a drizzle of olive oil if you so wish!

Tips & Warnings

• This also serves as a good tomato sauce for lasagna or pasta