Recipe: Creamy Tomato soup

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Description/Notes:

Tofu and olive oil create a Mediterranean flavour to this hearty soup

Ingredients:

8 oz. (225g) tomatoes, skinned and chopped

1 x 10 oz (290g) pkt. silken tofu

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 green pepper, chopped and deeseeded

2 tablespoons tomato puree

2 teaspoons of freshly chopped basil

half a pint (285 ml) vegetable stock

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Cooking Instructions:

1. Fry the onion, garlic and green pepper in oil for about 2 minutes, or until softened
2. Add the tomatoes, puree, basil and stock, cover, then cook for 30 minutes, till peppers are really soft
3. Allow to cool slightly then puree in a blender with the tofu
4. Season to taste then re-heat and serve