Ekki's Brilliant Tomato and Basil Soup

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Though I say so myself, I have to say that this is possibly the most delicious Tomato soup I've ever tasted. I would say that I know, as I made it up, but then if you can't blow your own trumpet, who's can you blow.

Obviously the inclusion of the bacon means this isn't vegetarian friendly but I think it just gives it that edge. You can of course leave it out altogether should you so wish.

The Ingredients

As this was a complete improvisation, I'm not going to pretend that measurements are exact. Obviously add more or less of whatever you feel necessary

  • 3 Rashers of Bacon - chopped
  • 1 Medium Onion - chopped
  • 2 Cloves of Garlic - finely chopped
  • 12 Large-ish Tomatoes - quartered
  • Handful of Fresh Basil Leaves - ripped
  • 50g Butter
  • 1 Chilli Pepper - finely chopped
  • 1 Pint Water
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Tbsp Cream

    • What Next?


  • 1: Melt the butter in a heavy based pan
  • 2: Add the Onion, Garlic and Bacon and cook over a moderate heat until the bacon is cooked (not crispy) and the onion and garlic are softened
  • 3: Add the tomatoes, chilli, basil and half a pint of water
  • 4: Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the remaining water and cook for another 5 minutes
  • 5: Whizz the whole lot in a blender and seive to make smooth
  • 6: Stir in as little or as much cream as you want and add salt, pepper and sugar to taste
  • 7: Reheat gently, stirring all the while and there you have it

    • You may be wondering "why the spoon full of sugar" ... simple answer, the skins of the tomatoes are bitter and the spoon full of sugar takes the edge off it. If you have brown sugar to hand then that's best, but white will do


    So there it is: Ekki's Brilliant Tomato and Basil Soup. I have a feeling that scattering a few squares of Mozarella in this would be just yum, I'll let you know.


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