Days are getting colder and we need to keep warm. This is a very good recipe to take to work and it's simple to make. Make it on the Sunday and it can last you for the month. Or maybe have as a starter.
Serves: 5/6 Servings of Soup
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 Garlic clove, crushed
1 celery stalked, roughly chopped
20g Basil, roughly chopped
1kg Tomatoes
1 Carrot, chopped
100ml Single Cream
Knob of Butter
Knob of Butter
Salt and Pepper
2 Pints Vegetable Stock
1, In a deep large pan melt the butter and soften the onions, garlic, celery and carrot. This should take a couple of minutes.
2. Add the tomatoes and basil, stir and heat through for a minute. Then add the stock to the pan, increase the heat so it boils. Once it begins to boil reduce to a simmer. Put the lid on and leave for 10-15 minutes, until everything is softened.
3. Take a hand blender and blend until everything is smooth. Add the cream and blend. Taste and season if needed.
Work: If having for lunch leave to cool completely and put in microwave containers. At work, put in a microwave to warm for a minute stir then heat for a further minute. Take a crusty roll into work to dip.
Starter: Serve immediately, drizzle with single cream and top with basil leaves. Have with some crusty bread
2. Add the tomatoes and basil, stir and heat through for a minute. Then add the stock to the pan, increase the heat so it boils. Once it begins to boil reduce to a simmer. Put the lid on and leave for 10-15 minutes, until everything is softened.
3. Take a hand blender and blend until everything is smooth. Add the cream and blend. Taste and season if needed.
Work: If having for lunch leave to cool completely and put in microwave containers. At work, put in a microwave to warm for a minute stir then heat for a further minute. Take a crusty roll into work to dip.
Starter: Serve immediately, drizzle with single cream and top with basil leaves. Have with some crusty bread
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