I think it's tomato soup time... with the addition of onions, carrot and celery!

With September flying by, and the mornings feeling a little chillier, I thought it's definitely time for tomato soup. This is a fresh and simple tomato soup recipe with the welcome addition of onions, carrot and celery. If you should grow your own tomatoes you may like to keep this recipe in mind because it is perfect for using up a glut of home-grown tomatoes...

Ingredients

Serves Four
2 onions, peeled and chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced finely
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1 stick celery, finely chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
450g/1lb fresh ripe tomatoes, halved
1 litre/1¾ pints vegetable stock
1 tsp sugar (optional)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
handful fresh basil, shredded (optional, but it really adds to the taste)

Method
1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan and add the onions, carrot and celery and garlic. Cover and cook gently for 10 minutes until soft.
2. Add the sugar (optional), salt, pepper and tomatoes. Stir and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add the stock, bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Liquidise until smooth.
4. If using the basil, stir in at the end.
From an original idea here

You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you should have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan