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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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  • Low in fat
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  • Preparation10 minutes
    Cook32 minutes
    Total42 minutes
  • Energy139 kcal/serving
    Fat2.26 g/serving
    Carbohydrates87.82 g/serving
    Glycaemic Index21
    Glycaemic Load3.15
  • Fresh tomato soup

Serving suggestion

Garnish with sprigs of fresh basil.

Cook's tip

Guideline Daily Amounts
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

This recipe is:

  • Low in fatLow in fat
  • Demi-vegDemi-veg
  • Citrus freeCitrus free
  • Corn freeCorn-free
  • Egg freeEgg free
  • Peanut freePeanut free
  • Shellfish freeShellfish free
  • Yeast freeYeast free

What the text colours mean:

  • Low in fat
  • High in fibre
  • Rich source
  • Known source

This recipe is estimated to provide the nutritional content shown alongside.

The following ingredients were not included in the calculations because their contribution to nutrition is negligible or unavailable

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Highlights
Diet
Low in fatLow in fat
Demi-vegDemi-veg
Allergy and intolerance profile
Citrus freeCitrus free
Corn freeCorn-free
Egg freeEgg free
Peanut freePeanut free
Shellfish freeShellfish free
Yeast freeYeast free
Suitable for cooking in
Occasion
Convenience
Meal type
Soups
Main ingredient
Vegetables
Cuisine style
British traditional
Cheffy specials
Classic recipe
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