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Tomato soup with basil oil

Nick Nairn
by Nick Nairn
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1 		Vegetarian Quick Recipe
tomato
Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ onion, chopped
200g/7oz tinned cherry tomatoes, chopped
1 courgette, diced
¼ pint vegetable stock
For the basil oil
large handful basil
4-6 tbsp olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Method

1. Heat the oil in a pan and gently sauté the garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes or until soft.
2. Add the tomatoes and courgette and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
3. To make the basil oil, place the basil, oil and seasoning in a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Serve the soup in a bowl topped with a drizzle of basil oil.