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Preparation time less than 30 mins
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Cooking time 10 to 30 mins
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Ingredients
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2 onions, peeled and chopped
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1 carrot, peeled and diced finely
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1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
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1 stick celery, finely chopped
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2 tbsp olive oil
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450g/1lb fresh ripe tomatoes, halved
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1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock
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1 tsp sugar
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salt and freshly ground black pepper
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handful fresh basil, shredded (optional)
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Method
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1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, carrot and celery and garlic. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes until soft.
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2. Add the sugar, salt, pepper and tomatoes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
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3. Add the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Liquidise until smooth. If using the basil, stir in at the end.