Tomato & Oat Soup

Tomato & Oat Soup
  • Author: oliveoil0

This hearty tomato and oat soup recipe is a comforting and nutritious option for a cozy meal. The vibrant colors of the vegetables combine with the wholesome oats to create a filling and flavorful dish. Serve this soup hot, topped with a sprinkle of torn basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil for a finishing touch that enhances the overall taste experience.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 stick celery
  • 1 small onion, peeled
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 750g vine tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, deseeded and chopped
  • 400g can tomatoes
  • 300ml veg stock
  • 50g/2oz Flahavan's Organic Oats
  • I tsp sugar or balsamic vinegar
  • Olive oil to drizzle
  • 6 basil leaves, torn, to decorate

Instructions

  • Dice the celery, onion and carrot finely. Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the vegetables gently for 5 minutes until softened but not browned. Add the garlic and fry for a few seconds then add the vine tomatoes and red pepper. Cook for a further 5 minutes until softened. Add the canned tomatoes with 200ml water and the stock then bring to the boil. Add the oats, stir well and simmer for 10 minutes. Season to taste and sweeten with a little sugar or balsamic vinegar if necessary. Stir basil leaves into the soup just before serving and drizzle with olive oil.

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Yield

Serves 4