Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

Ingredients

Difficulty: Easy

• 1.5kg ripe tomatoes, halved
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 500ml vegetable stock
• Small bunch of basil
• 2 tbsp cream (optional)
• Salt and sugar to taste

Method

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 200C. Toss tomatoes, onion, and garlic with olive oil and salt, then roast for 40 minutes until caramelized.

2. 2

   Blend the roasted vegetables with the stock until smooth.

3. 3

   Simmer for 5 minutes, tasting and adjusting salt and a pinch of sugar.

4. 4

   Stir through torn basil and a swirl of cream just before serving.