Roasting the tomatoes makes this simple tomato soup recipe special. It’s also great for using up a tomato glut.
Ingredients
- 800g/1lb 12oz
tomatoes, cut in half - 2 tbsp
honey - 2 sprigs fresh
thyme - 8 tbsp
olive oil - 1
onion, thinly sliced - 2
garlic cloves, finely chopped - 4 tbsp
crème fraîche - large bunch fresh Greek
basil, leaves picked - 4 tbsp crumbled croûtons
Preparation method
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Preheat the oven to 230C/450F/Gas 8.
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Arrange the tomatoes on a baking tray, top with the thyme and drizzle over the honey and two tablespoons of the olive oil. Roast in the oven 15 minutes.
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Remove the tomatoes from the oven and set aside to cool slightly. Carefully peel off the skins, then chop the tomatoes and thyme.
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Heat two tablespoons of the olive oil in a large lidded saucepan, add the onion, cover with a lid and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, fry for a further 2-3 minutes.
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Add 75ml/3fl oz water and the remaining four tablespoons of olive oil and blend in a blender or food processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt add freshly ground black pepper.
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To serve, reheat the soup if necessary, then ladle it into a bowl, top with a spoonful of crème fraîche and scatter over the basil leaves and crumbled croûtons.
James Martin recipes from Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
Less than 30 mins preparation time
10 to 30 mins cooking time
Serves 4
