Tomato Soup (02.06.09)

Vegetarian

1 kg of ripe tomato remove seeds, peeled and chopped

2 tsp of olive oil

1 onion chopped

1tsp clove garlic crushed

1 small red pepper chopped

4 cups chicken or vegetable stock

4 Tbsp of tomato paste

¼ cup basil

Heat the oil in a heavy pan, cook the onion, garlic and red pepper till soft

Add the tomato and cook another 10 minutes

Add the tomato paste and slat and pepper to taste

Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes

Allow to cool slightly and put the mixture in a blender until it is smooth

Return to the pan and heat gradually

Add the fresh basil to the tomato soup, cook 2 minutes and serve.

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