Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup

Name: Tomato and Fresh Basil Soup
Ingredients: 15 ml (1 tablespoon) olive oil; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 900 g ripe tomatoes, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 750 ml (3 cups) chicken stock; 100 ml (2/5 cup) dry white wine; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 30 ml (2 tablespoons) fresh basil, shredded; 150 ml (3/5 cup) cream; salt and pepper to taste; basil leaves to garnish

This is the perfect summer soup when fresh tomatoes are at their most flavoursome.

Published 16 August 2024

Method

Heat oil and butter in a large saucepan, add the onions and cook gently for 5 minutes. Do not allow onions to brown.
Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, stock, wine and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to the boil and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.
Place the soup in a food processor, add the shredded basil, and blend until smooth.
Transfer the soup back to the saucepan, add the cream and heat through, stirring continuously. Add more stock if the soup is too thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve, garnished with basil leaves.