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Ingredients
1.5kgtomatoes
1large red onion
4garlic cloves
2tspsugar
5tbspolive oil
30gbunch of fresh basil
250 to 500mlwater or vegetable stock
salt & pepper
TO SERVE
single cream
Toasted seeds
Shredded basil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to Fan 180°C / 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
Cut the tomatoes into quarters, slice the onion and peel the garlic.
Scatter the tomatoes, onion and garlic on an oven tray. Sprinkle with sugar and drizzle the olive oil on top. Cook for 40 minutes.
Remove from the oven and transfer the vegetables and cooking juices to a stockpot. Using a handheld immersion blender, liquidise the soup. Add the basil and whizz again until everything is smooth and well combined. Adjust to your desired consistency by adding some water or vegetarian stock.
Reheat gently and top with single cream, toasted seeds and shredded basil before serving.