Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (finely diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 400 g tinned chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp basil leaves (chopped)
  • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 300 ml milk
  • Pinch black pepper
  • Pinch salt (optional)

Instruction

  • Heat some olive oil in a saucepan.  Add the onion and garlic.  Cook until it becomes soft.   Add the tomato puree.
  • Add the tinned tomatoes.   Cook for about 10 minutes.
  • Using a stick blender, blend the tomato mixture.  Return to the pan.
  • Mix the bicarbonate of soda with a little milk.  Pour it into the pan with the soup and then pour the milk in.  
  • Stir, bring to the boil and then simmer for about 5 minutes.  Don't worry that it froths a bit, this disappears as it cooks.
  • Stir in the basil. Season with the black pepper and salt if you are using it.  Serve with fresh crusty bread.