Tomato And Basil Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 -10 medium good quality fresh tomatoes
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, with stalks
• 1 medium brown onion
• 1 liter vegetable stock
• 2/3 cup cream (light cream can be substituted)

Recipe

• 1 boil the tomatoes in hot water and remove the skin and core. set aside.
• 2 remove basil leaves from stalks and set aside.
• 3 combine onion and finely chopped basil stalks and gently fry until onions are translucent.
• 4 roughly chop tomatoes and add to onions and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.
• 5 add vegetable stock and allow to simmer for at least an hour.
• 6 just before serving, stir in the cream.
• 7 to each serve add a good hit of finely chopped basil.
• 8 enjoy.