For best results use very ripe well flavoured Tomato’s Ingredients
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 large potato peeled and diced finely
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
• 1 stick celery, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp of honey
• 1 tbsp of parsley
• 450g/1lb fresh ripe tomatoes, halved
• 1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock
• ¼ pint (140ml) double cream (optional)
• 1 oz (30g) butter
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Handful fresh basil, shredded (optional)
Method
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, carrot, potato, celery and garlic. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes until soft.
2. Add the honey, salt, pepper and tomatoes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Liquidize
until smooth. If using the basil, stir in at the end.