CONVENT GARDEN ROASTED TOMATO SOUP WITH BASIL PUREE

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i really like eating and making soup. its ace my mate at work duncan bought me the covent garden cookbook and this is my favourite soup recipe so far. I reckon you make this slimming world freindly by using spray cal or fry light instead of oil and leaving oil out of the basil puree but ill give its pure unadulterated beauty without changes i reckon. It cost me about a £5 to make and it made a lot of servings

Provided by cakeinmyface

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 lbs ripe tomatoes
7 fluid ounces extra virgin olive oil
6 large garlic cloves, crushed
4 bay leaves
4 sprigs fresh thyme
4 medium onions, finely sliced
4 sticks celery, finely sliced
1 head fennel, sliced
1/2 fresh chili pepper, deseeded
2 teaspoons tomato puree
2 teaspoons sugar
1 lemon, juice of
1 pinch salt
2 1/2 ounces fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon tapenade (olive paste)

Steps:

  • preheat grill to hot hot hot. cut the tomatos in half and place cut side up on a baking sheet gril until soft and beginning to darken at edges. this took me 30min approximately when softa little dark take out and preheat oven to gas mark 5.
  • heat the olive oil with the garlic and herbs in a large saucepan. when hot add teh other veggies. cook over a moderate heat for a few minutes stirring now and then until the veg begins to soften. transfer these veggies onto a raosting tin and roast in oven til soft. it took me about 40min approximatley.
  • remove from oven and puree in liquidiser with tomatoes, lemon juice, tomato puree and sugar add water if you need to to make a smooth pouring consistency.
  • to make the baisl puree pound the basil leaves in a pestle and mortar with salt until smooth add the olive oil and vinegar and stir well. dollop a heaped teaspoon of the pureee on the soup and eat with bread and stuff yummy!

Tammy Alfred
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I didn't like the basil puree. I would omit it next time.


Reem ALghmary yahia123 ALghmary
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The soup was too thick. I would add more liquid next time.


Elvis Sewornu
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The soup was a bit bland. I would add more spices next time.


Charl Wayua
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This soup is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Africa Edward
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I'm going to try making this soup with different types of tomatoes. I think it would be really good with heirloom tomatoes.


Lady Akosuah Issaka
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This soup is very easy to make. Even a beginner cook can make it without any problems.


Im So cute
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I love the basil puree in this soup. It adds a really nice freshness and brightness.


Love Mutombeni
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's also very healthy.


Rădulescu Andrei-Valentin
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I'm not a big fan of tomato soup, but I really enjoyed this one. It's very flavorful and has a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.


Hanzla Ramzan
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The roasted tomatoes give it a really deep flavor.


Ayuk Franka Arrah
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I made a few changes to the recipe and it still turned out great. I added a bit of garlic and some dried oregano.


Aisling
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly.


Ahad Ansari
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This is the best tomato soup I've ever had. It's so rich and flavorful.


Hasnain Hassan
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Brand New LTD
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of roasted tomatoes and basil. It's so flavorful and comforting.