RECIPE: Spicy tomato soup

THERE is nothing more satisfying than a big bowl of soup.

Spicy tomato soup

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2 bags tomatoes, halved and quartered
• 1 small fennel, finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tsp dried chilli flakes, crushed (optional)
• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, for serving
• 1 pinch salt

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C.
2. Toss all ingredients together, except balsamic vinegar and basil, and season.
3. Bake for 30 minutes in a covered roasting dish.
4. Uncover and roast for a further half hour.
5. Blitz to desired consistency.
6. Serve with a splash of balsamic vinegar and a drizzle of olive oil and scatter with basil.

For serving:

Balsamic vinegar.

Basil, for garnish.

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