Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

For 4 servings

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes
• 500ml vegetable stock
• 1 tsp sugar
• 100ml double cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves to serve

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Pour in the chopped tomatoes and stock. Add the sugar, salt, and pepper.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Blend until smooth using a stick blender (or transfer to a blender).

6. 6

   Stir in the cream and warm through gently.

7. 7

   Serve topped with fresh basil and a swirl of cream.