Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup
  • Author: vstothard

This creamy tomato soup with a twist of basil pesto will bring a burst of flavorful delight to your mealtime. Prepared with a rich blend of sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a touch of soured cream, this comforting soup is a must-try for those looking for a cozy and satisfying dish.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 5 soft sun-dried or sunblush tomatoes in oil, roughly chopped
  • 3 x 400g cans of plum tomatoes
  • 500ml/18fl oz turkey or veg stock
  • 1 tsp sugar, any type
  • 142 ml soured cream
  • 125g fresh basil pesto
  • basil leaves, to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the oil or butter in a large saucepan, then add the garlic and soften for a few mins over a low heat. Add the sun-dried or sunblush toma, canned tomatoes, stock, sugar and seasoning, then bring to a simmer. Let the soup bubble for 10 mins until the tomatoes have broken down a little.
  • Whizz with a stick blender, adding half the pot of soured cream as you go. Taste and season - add more sugar if you need to. Serve in bowls with 1 tbsp or so of the pesto swirled on top., a little more soured cream and a sprinkling of basil.

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Yield

Serves 4