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Tuesday, December 18, 2012,3:58 AM by
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TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL PASTE

Serves :
4

Preparation Time :
20 minutes

Cooking Time :
30 minutes

Preparation Method :

  • Heat the oil in a pan; add the carrot, leek and garlic. Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.
  • Place tomatoes and their juice in a blender with the tomato puree and stock and blend till smooth. Add to the pan with the herbs.
  • Heat the soup, add salt and pepper to taste and simmer, half covered for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile blend the basil leaves and oil to a paste.
  • Rub the soup through a sieve and return to the saucepan.
  • Reheat and serve the soup, swirling a small spoonful of the basil paste into each serving. 

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 teaspoon Cooking oil 
  • 2 medium carrot, sliced 
  • 2 small leek, sliced 
  • 2 clove garlic, crushed 
  • 800 grams tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon tomato puree 
  • 600 ml chicken stock
  • 2 sprig fresh or small pinch dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper

Basil Paste 

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