– for a cool Autumn day

There is nothing more comforting than to come home to a delicious warm bowl of soup on a cold wet winter’s day.

Ingredients:

•  4-6 tomatoes (cut into quarters)
• 1 celery stalk (cut to approx. 5cm lengths)
• 1 garlic clove (peeled)
• 2 carrots (cut into half)
• 4 basil leaves
• 2 stock cubes
• 1 liter of water or stock (chicken or vegetable)
• Chilli sauce, salt and pepper to taste

Method:

• 1. Dice tomatoes and sauté using a little butter or oil in saucepan on stove top until softened.
  2. Puree – Blend ingredients in food processor on slow setting or with hand blender.
  3. Place ingredients from the bowl into a pot with the water/stock and a few drops of chilli sauce.
  4. Bring to the boil and simmer for another 15 – 20 minutes.

   Serve and garnish with basil leaves and some fresh buttered or toasted  bread.

  Variations –

• Add macadamia nuts to add a a nutty and fibrous texture
• Add leek or onion
• Garnish served soup with coriander or parsley.
• To make it creamy add milk or cream or even a dob of sour cream.