Tomato & Basil Soup
A comforting, vegetarian soup that's perfect for warming up on chilly winter nights. Perfect for warming up on a cold day, this homemade soup is easy to make and tastes far better than anything from a tin. As well as the ideal companion for a cheese toastie!
Made with Hovis® White Half Cob
Preparation time: 15 mins
Cook time: 1h 10 mins
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 4 Slices Hovis® White Half Cob
- 1 Handful of grated cheddar cheese
- 3 Medium tomatoes (cut in half)
- 4 Tablespoons of extra Virgin Olive oil
- Salt & Ground black pepper
- 2 Medium carrots (diced)
- 4 Garlic cloves (diced)
- 700ml Vegetable broth
- 10g Fresh basil leaves
Tip
For the best flavour, use ripe, in-season tomatoes. Varieties like plum or cherry tomatoes work particularly well.Method
Preheat the oven to 180°C and add greaseproof paper to a large baking tray. Place the tomatoes with the cut side up on the tray. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil, and add salt and pepper to taste. Roast for approximately 1 hour, until the edges start to wrinkle, while allowing the insides to remain juicy.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, onions, carrots and salt. Cook for about 8 minutes, until soft. Add in the tomatoes and vegetable stock, and simmer for 20 minutes.
Once cooled, add the soup to a blender with the basil leaves and blend until smooth. Heat two slices of Hovis® White Half Cob in a frying pan with some butter. Once one side is toasted, flip the bread and add cheese. Wait until the cheese melts, and you are all done!
