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Rustic Tomato, Bread and Basil Soup (recipes)






Serves 1



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

less than 10 mins

















Ingredients



1 red onion, peeled and diced6 garlic gloves, peeled and dicedolive oil150ml/5fl oz water12 plum tomatoes quartered1 x 800g/1¾oz tin plum tomatoessalt and freshly ground black pepperhalf loaf of French bread1 x 15g/½ packet fresh basil



Method



1. Heat about 3 tbsp of olive oil in a pan and cook the onion and garlic for a few minutes to soften them slightly. 2. Add the water and all the tomatoes. Cover with a lid, bring to the boil and season with salt and lots of pepper. 3. Dice the bread and stir it into the soup, along with the freshly ripped basil leaves. Place in a bowl, and drizzle with olive oil on the top.