Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Tomato Soup

Recipe from Simply Delicious -- http://simply-delicious.co.za/2011/05/16/roast-tomato-basil-soup/

Serves 6-8

4 tins (400g (14.11 ounces) each) whole, peeled tomatoes

2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp sugar

1 tsp salt

2 red onions, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

2 tsp tomato paste

2 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp sugar

1.5l vegetable / chicken stock

100ml (3.38 fluid ounces) cream

salt & pepper to taste

fresh basil leaves, to serve

Pre-heat the oven to 200°c.

Place the tinned tomatoes and all their juices in a roasting tray and add the Balsamic, olive oil, sugar and salt. Stir to combine and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the tomatoes are broken down and have started caramelising slightly. In a large pot, sauté the onions in some olive oil until they are translucent and fragrant. Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add the roasted tomatoes, tomato paste, soy sauce and sugar. Stir to combine all the ingredients and pour in the stock.Lower the heat and cover the pot. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and blend the soup. Add the cream and season to taste. Serve with fresh basil leaves and crusty bread.