Tomato Soup

Tomato soup is a

Tomato soup is a refreshing, creamy and tangy tasting soup. Tomato Soup is one of the archetypal comfort foods. Tomato soup is also very easy to make. It can be made with canned tomatoes but nothing beats the flavour of ripe fresh ones. If you want to try a different type of soup look at the Mulligatawny soup recipe.

 great tasting soup

Serves: 4

Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 large onions (diced)
1 tablespoon orange zest (finely grated)
18 ripe tomatoes (quartered)
1 cup double cream (Heavy cream)
salt and pepper (to taste)
fresh basil leaves

Method:

1. Place a heavy saucepan over medium heat.

2. Sauté onions in olive oil, stirring occasionally until tender and translucent, about 10 to 12 minutes.

3. Stir in orange zest.

4. Stir in tomatoes.

5. Cook on medium heat for about 20 minutes (until the tomatoes have broken down).

6. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or scorching.

7. Puree soup in batches using either a food processor or blender.

8. Strain the mixture through a food mill or medium mesh sieve placed over a clean saucepan.

9. Discard remaining peel and seeds.

10. Reheat soup mixture gently over low heat.

12. Season with salt and pepper.

13. Add double cream ((heavy cream).

14. Season to taste.

15. Just before serving add fresh basil, torn into small pieces.

Tomato Soup