Simple and easy tomato soup

Ingredients (nutrition)

• 1 oz butter
• 1 sliced large onion
• 2 rashers rindless streaky bacon, chopped
• 1 crushed garlic clove
• 1 1/2 lb peeled and chopped tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon soft brown sugar
• 1 1/2 pt vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon double cream
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat the butter in a saucepan and sweat the onion for a few minutes until soft.
2. Add the bacon and garlic. Fry for 1-2 minutes without browning the bacon.
3. Add the tomatoes and fry for another 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients except the cream and chives. Cook and cover the pan for 20 minutes.
4. Blend the content to form a smooth puree.
5. Before serving, add some cream and chives on top of the soup.

Servings: 6

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