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

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

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

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