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Tomato soup (serves 6)

A quick and delicious soup! A tomato soup with all the flavour and no time-consuming roasting :)
Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
2 large leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced (white & light green parts only)
2 cloves garlic, minced
170g tomato paste
4 cups chicken stock
2 cans whole tomatoes, undrained and cut up
1 Tbsp honey/ sugar
1 cup cream
1/2 cup chopped basil
2 Tbsp lemon juice
​1 tsp lemon zest
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Method:
Heat margarine and sauté the leaks, stirring occasionally until softened
Stir in garlic and cook for 2mins
Stir in tomato paste
Add chicken stock, tomatoes and honey and bring to the boil. Allow to simmer for 15-20mins
Using a stick blender, blend the soup until smooth
Stir in cream, basil, lemon juice and zest

tips...

* Use the stick blender in the pot
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  • home
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    • soups >
      • butternut soup
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      • mushroom soup
      • lentil soup
      • tomato soup
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      • bean salad
      • noodle salad
      • cauliflower salad
      • quinoa salad
      • waldorf salad
    • baking >
      • beira biscuits
      • empire biscuits
      • chocolate chip cookies
      • chocolate cake
      • cinnamon rolls
      • flapjacks/crumpets
      • banana bread
      • banana nut muffins
      • cupcakes
      • red velvet cupcakes
      • scones
      • brownie in a mug
      • ginger pudding
      • milktart
      • baked cheesecake
      • pasteis de nata
    • sweet treats >
      • peppermint crisp tart
      • chocolate cups
      • snack bars
      • fudge
      • white chocolate fudge
      • fridge cake
      • jellied yoghurt
      • crunchies
      • trifle
      • tiramisu
      • fridge cheesecake
      • coconut brownies
      • creme brulee
      • pancakes
      • custard slices
      • meringues
    • savoury >
      • quick quiche
      • chesse & herb muffins
      • savoury muffins
      • cheese bread
      • parcels
      • pizza
    • dinner >
      • tuna mousse
      • coronation chicken
      • macaroni cheese
      • chicken ala king
      • lasagne
      • chicken curry
      • chicken pie
      • chicken & broccoli bake
      • mushroom risotto
      • Beef Stroganoff
    • veggies >
      • stuffed peppers
      • baby marrow bake
      • baked mushrooms
      • vine tomatoes
    • on the side >
      • yorkshire pudding
      • potato bake
      • brown onion potatoes
      • sweetcorn fritters
    • sauces & dips >
      • chocolate sauce
      • mushroom sauce
      • tzatziki
      • basil pesto
      • salad dressing
  • helpful hints
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