Tomato Basil Soup Recipe Love and Lemon

                     TOMATO & BASIL  SOUP

                                     

                                       PREP TIME: 5 MINS 

                                       COOKING TIME: 10 MINS      

                                         SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS:

1.   Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2.   1 garlic clove, chopped

3.   1kg vine-ripened tomatoes, halved

4.   2 tbsp Cirio Tomato Purée

5.   50g ciabatta bread, crumbled

6.   6-8 fresh basil leaves

7.   Croutons to serv

METHOD:

* Put the garlic and olive oil in a large pan and cook gently

for a minute. Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer for

10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the tomatoes are

really soft and concentrated. Add the tomato purée, 425ml

water and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

* Bring to the boil, then add the bread and stir until the

bread absorbs the liquid. Cool slightly before stirring in

the basil.

*  Blend until smooth in a food processor. Adjust the

seasoning and serve with croutons and a drizzle more

olive oil, if desired.

                  Quick and simple to prepare but incredibly

                   satisfying. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese

                   just before serving to add flavour.