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Fresh tomato & wholemeal bread soup

It takes just 25 minutes to make this healthy and delicious tomato soup from scratch!

Per serving:

Calories: 163 kcals
Fibre: 4.8g
Saturated fat: 0.28g

• Preparation: 10 mins
• Cooking: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

What you need:

• 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 800g fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
• 4 medium slices wholemeal bread
• 1 x 25g pack basil

What you do:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion for 5 minutes. 
2. Add the tomatoes, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes.
   
3.  Stir in the stock, bring to the boil. Roughly tear up the bread and add to the soup.
   
4. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the basil and puree with a hand blender or food processor. Season to taste.

Cook's tip:

Ideal for freezing, defrost before reheating. Try adding some smoked back bacon with the onion for extra flavour. Ideal served chilled in summer.

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