Tomato and Spicy Tomato Soup

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   Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and bacon and sweat for 2 minutes.

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   Add carrot, celery and leek to the pan and cook without colouring for 5 minutes on a medium heat, stirring constantly.

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   Add the basil, tomato puree, tomatoes, stock, potatoes and sugar.

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   Simmer until the potatoes are soft.

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   Push the mixture through a sieve into another pan.

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   The residue in the sieve can be used as a base for stews or lasagne.

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   If you don't want to make your soup spicy, season the soup and top with cream then serve.

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   For a spicy soup, heat some olive oil in a large pan and cook the garlic, peppers and chillies without colouring.

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   Add the base tomato soup and seasoning to taste (Worcestershire sauce, tabasco, etc.).

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    Add the sausage and coriander, simmer for 5 minutes and serve.

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    To make the chilli salsa, pound the dry ingredients in a pestle and mortar or blend in a food processor.

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    Slowly add the oil, and use as a dip for bread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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