Tomato and Thyme Soup

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4

Ingredients:-

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chop
• 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp thyme leaves
• 450 g / 3 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
• 500 ml / 2 cups vegetable stock
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method:-

1. Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion for 8 minutes or until softened.
2. Add the garlic and half of the thyme to the pan and cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the tomatoes and vegetable stock and bring to the boil.
3. Simmer for 20 minutes, then blend until smooth with a liquidiser or stick blender.
4. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, then ladle into bowls and sprinkle with the rest of the thyme.

Smart Tip: There's no need to skin or deseed the tomatoes as the soup is liquidised.