Real tomato soup

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Emma Lewis

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Recipe by Emma Lewis

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1. Video tutorial: Making soup

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan, then tip in the onion and garlic. Cook over a moderate heat until the onion has softened, about 5 mins. Stir in the tomato purée, then pour in the chopped tomatoes and basil leaves, and bring up to the boil. Turn the heat down and leave to simmer for about 15 mins until thick and full of flavour. If you like a smooth soup, whizz the mixture at this point to form a smooth sauce. Can now be cooled and frozen for up to 1 month.
2. To finish the soup, tip the tomato mixture into a pan. Spoon the baking soda into a small bowl and pour over 1 tbsp or so of the milk. Mix together until there are no lumps, then tip into the tomato mix and pour over the milk. Bring up to a boil (the mixture will froth, but don't worry - it will go away). Gently simmer for about 5 mins until ready to serve.

Emma says...

Creamy tomato soup is the stuff of childhood, and it's simple to make yourself. I didn't want to overload it with cream and came across this idea of using baking soda when I lived in America - it stops the milk from curdling. Don't worry, you won't taste the baking soda at all.

Per serving

151 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 13g, fat 2 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 11g, salt 0.51 g

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• Lauren

  01 November 2007

  Lauren rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I doubled the amount of tomato puree and chopped tomatoes which gave it a richer, tomato-y flavor. Served it with a crusty bread. Definitely will make again soon.

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• Dinxy

  07 November 2007

  Dinxy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Would agree with Lauren and up the tomatoness, however the recipe did produce a lovely creamy soup!

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• veronika

  08 November 2007

  veronika rated and commented on this recipe

  

  By far the easiest and tastiest (and fastest) tomato soup recipe!

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• uncle ian

  12 November 2007

  uncle ian commented on this recipe

  i also added double tomatoes into the soup. I used tinned chopped tomatoes with herbs in them as well as the Basil

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• maccasmissus

  18 November 2007

  maccasmissus rated and commented on this recipe

  

  i agree with all the above comments as we also add more tomatoes than stated in the recipe and also added some seasoning. all of the family enjoyed this recipe and it is nice and easy.

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• Gemma

  18 November 2007

  Gemma rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This was really quick and easy, unfortunately I didn't double the tomatoes so it was a little bland, will try that next time though!

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• WendyKr

  19 November 2007

  WendyKr rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I really liked this, but added a dessert spoonful of brown sugar which really made it!

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• lizzy

  28 November 2007

  lizzy rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious the whole family loved it and very easy to make

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• phildelahaye

  01 December 2007

  phildelahaye rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I took the tip from other reviewers to double up on the tomato content and I'm glad I did, I think it would have been bland otherwise. I also added a little vegetable bouillon powder to give it a bit more flavour. The method is super quick and easy though and I like the bicarb tip!

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• Gemma

  03 December 2007

  Gemma rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I halved the tomatoes too, and added a spoon of sugar. Lovely but very sweet. I served mine with black pepper and shaved parmesan.

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• F1madxxx

  08 December 2007

  F1madxxx rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Glad I read the comments before I made this soup, as did everything suggested, and it was lovely, my kids could not get enough which is great because it helps towards their 5 per day fruit and veg, I will definatley make this again.

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• Sarah

  17 December 2007

  Sarah commented on this recipe

  Great soup - although next time I would take everyones tip above about doubling the tomato content. One quick question - my milk did seem to curdle a little bit although I did everything to the letter - could anyone help - I did use bicarbonate soda, as I couldn't find baking soda, is this right? Many thanks

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• jennie

  19 December 2007

  jennie rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I've made this twice now. Its really delicious. I added a little creme fraiche to thicken it.

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• jennysmith

  21 December 2007

  jennysmith rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I agree about the extra tomatoes. Very tasty.

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• Indiana 77

  01 January 2008

  Indiana 77 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I tasted a similarly delicious tomato soup in a local restaurant and vowed to find a recipe that would match it in taste and texture. I found it in this recipe. It is simply delicious and so easy to make.

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• mmmfood

  06 January 2008

  mmmfood rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Fantastic soup. Kids loved it! Chopped and cooked some bacon at stage 1 with the onion and garlic. Adds a lovely extra hint of flavour. Also added extra toms!!

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• Sam

  11 January 2008

  Sam rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I did the same as recommended with extra tomatoes. Very nice soup and a big hit with the family.

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• sarajaneharris

  12 January 2008

  sarajaneharris rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Easy peasy , first soup made and well tasty and low fat i used red top milk with a splodge of creme freche and some extra tomatoes to taste .

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• Jeanathan

  14 January 2008

  Jeanathan rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Delicious. I also added extra tomatoes and tomato puree. Didn't have any fresh basil so threw in some dried. It was fine. Served the soup with a blob of creme fraiche and croutons mixed in with grated cheese - yum !

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• caledoniangirl

  24 January 2008

  caledoniangirl rated and commented on this recipe

  

  doubled up on the ingredients as other reviewers, made a lovely soup but maybe a bit sharp. So I added the brown sugar suggested and now we can't get enough of this wonderful soup. Low Fat too always a bonus!

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• handful basil leaf
• pinch baking soda
• 600ml milk

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Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Prep 5 mins

Cook 25 mins

Low-fat

Counts as 1 of 5-a-day

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
• 1 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g can chopped tomatoes
• handful basil leaf
• pinch baking soda
• 600ml milk

Per serving

151 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 13g, fat 2 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 11g, salt 0.51 g

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