A simple tomato soup recipe
In a saucepan over medium heat, add a little oil, then the diced onion. Stir occasionally, and cook until the onion is cooked through.
Add the chopped tomatoes and a pinch of sugar, Bring up the heat until bubbling,
Lower the heat to a simmer, then cook covered, until well cooked through, This should take around 10 minutes
Sprinkle in basil to taste (I usually put in about ¼ tsp as N isn’t too much of a fan, and a twist of ground black pepper. Stir through.
Add a swirl of double cream if using. You can reheat if it needs warming through more. Then serve with a basil leaf, drizzle of cream.
If you’re not having soup because you’ve a sore throat, then serve with crusty bread or croutons.
You can keep remains in a reusable container in the fridge for a couple ofday. Just reheat on the hob in a pan, or in the microwave in a microwave friendly jug.