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Fresh tomato soup
This delicious and homely soup is wonderful served with warmed crusty bread.
What you need
- 50 g butter
- 2 onions, peeled and chopped
- 45 ml plain flour
- 900 ml chicken stock
- 900 g tomatoes, skinned, de-seeded and chopped
- 6 tsp tomato puree
Method
Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the onions and fry for 2-3 min until softened. Add the flour and cook for 1 min, stirring constantly. Then gradually stir in the stock.
Bring to the boil, and simmer gently for 2-3 min until thickened slightly. Stir in the prepared tomatoes, tomato puree and seasoning. Cover and simmer for 25-30 min.
Leave to cool slightly then transfer to a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Return to a clean pan and reheat gently for 2-3 min. Serve in warm bowls.
Serving suggestion
Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.
Cook's tip
| Per portion | Per 100g | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kj) | 585 | 163 | 10475 | 8350 |
| Energy (kcal) | 139 | 39.1 | 2500 | 2000 |
| Protein (g) | 3.28 | 0.92 | ||
| Carbohydrate (g) | 15.5 | 4.35 | 345 | 275 |
| Fat (g) | 8.07 | 2.26 | 95 | 70 |
| Fat (saturated) (g) | 4.46 | 1.25 | ||
| Fibre (g) | 2.66 | 0.74 | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 1015 | 284 | ||
| Salt (equivalent) (g) | 2.54 | 0.71 | 7 | 5 |
| Per Portion | Per 100g | RDA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (µg) | 176 | 49.5 | 800 |
| Vitamin B-12 (µg) | 0.03 | 0.01 | 1 |
| Vitamin B-6 (mg) | 0.19 | 0.05 | 2 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 33.3 | 9.32 | 60 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 6.22 | 1.74 | 266 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 1.02 | 0.28 | 10 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.29 | 0.08 | 15 |
| Calcium (mg) | 39.3 | 11.0 | 800 |
| Folate (mcg) | 39.4 | 11.0 | 200 |
| Iron (mg) | 1.13 | 0.32 | 14 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 27.2 | 7.60 | 300 |
| Niacin (mg) | 1.57 | 0.44 | 18 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.51 | 0.14 | 6 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.14 | 0.04 | 1.6 |
| Phosphorous (mg) | 66.9 | 18.7 | 800 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.15 | 0.04 | 1.4 |
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