Tomato Soup

Say whatever you want about Tomato soup, but it is always one of those soups that remind me of my childhood. Growing up in Scotland maybe soup seemed like a good thing to be giving us especially during the winter - or maybe my parents just liked tomato soup.

This is still one of the most popular soups - I can tell from the visitors numbers. Tomato soup does not have to be boring - it is easy to spice it up a little with some pepper or a pinch or two of chili powder.

Ingredients to serve 4

• I lb of tomatoes
• (I like onion so) 1 onion peeled and very finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped or grated
• I pint water
• 1/2 pint of milk
• 1 tbs oil
• Salt and pepper to season

Boil the tomatoes in water for about five minutes if you are using fresh tomatoes, if you are using tinned already peeled miss this step. Remove the tomatoes and peel and chop finely.

Fry the tomatoes, garlic, and onions slowly in the oil until they all go soft. Add the water and simmer for about one hour. If you don’t like bits in your soup this is the time to sieve it, otherwise add the milk. Leave it on a low heat for 3/4 minutes - don’t let the soup boil once the milk has been added.

Add salt and pepper to taste - or go way out and try the chili. Enjoy.

Tags: Tomato Soup