Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

• 1kg ripe tomatoes, halved
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 500ml vegetable stock
• Handful fresh basil
• Splash of cream (optional)
• Salt & pepper

Method

1. Roast tomatoes, onion and garlic with olive oil at 200°C for 25 minutes.
2. Tip everything into a pot with the stock and most of the basil.
3. Simmer 10 minutes, then blend until smooth.
4. Season, stir in a splash of cream if using, and warm through.
5. Serve topped with the remaining basil.