Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 170c.

2. 2

   Spray a baking tray with a little oil and add the tomatoes and spray lightly with more oil on top.

3. 3

   Place the baking tray in the oven for 30 minutes, or until the tomato skins are splitting and they are soft.

4. 4

   Shake the tray every ten minutes so that they cook evenly.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, chop the onion, carrot and celery rib into small evenly sized pieces, so that they cook at the same time.

6. 6

   Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and add the onions, carrot and celery.

7. 7

   Saute for 10 minutes, or until soft.

8. 8

   Add the garlic, tomato paste and black pepper to the vegetables, and cook stirring for a further minute.

9. 9

   Add the stock.

10. 10

    When the tomatoes are ready, blend and seive them to remove the skins and seeds.

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    Add them to the saucepan and bring to the boil.

12. 12

    Reduce the heat and cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

13. 13

    Use a stick blender to blend until smooth.

14. 14

    Stir in the fresh basil and add salt and pepper to taste.

15. 15

    Serve with warm crusty bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.