Recipe: Tomato Soup
By Thomas Cenci
It may sound simple, but making your own tomato soup rather than buying it can make a big difference - not just the flavor, but the freshness really stands out.
If you find you have quite acidic tomatoes then try boiling some vinegar with a little brown sugar and adding it to the soup as this will help take away the acidity.
Below is a recipe for a great tomato soup for you to try.
Ingredients:
• 1 carrot
• 2 onions
• 3 sticks celery
• 2 rashers bacon
• Thyme
• 1 oz butter
• 1 oz flour
• 1 oz tomato puree
• 2lbs overripe tomatoes
• Chicken or vegetable stock to cover
Method:
1. Chop all the vegetables and add to a hot pan with the butter
2. When they start to go soft add the flour and cook for a few minutes.
3. Add tomato puree and cook for a further 2 minutes.
4. Chop and add the tomatoes, and warm through.
5. Gradually add the stock and add the bacon.
6. Allow to come to a simmer then take of the heat.
7. You can blitz the soup to thicken or just pass it straight through a sieve for a thinner version.
8. Taste for seasoning and serve.
August 1st, 2008 at 4:49 am
With all the tomatoes we’re going to have this year, this recipe will come in handy!