Roasted Tomatoe Soup

Its getting colder in Joburg, so its definitely time to make some soup. 

Nothing better than a great tomatoe soup to warm your heart. 

INGREDIENTS

16 roma tomatoes 

16 cloves of garlic

1 sprig of rosemary

Salt and Pepper

Tomatoe paste

Olive oil

3 cups of vegetable stock

METHOD

1. Cut tomatoes in half and lay on baking tray with garlic, salt, pepper, rosemary and olive oil.

2. Roast in oven for 45 minutes

3. Pop into cast iron pot, top up with chicken stock and tomatoe paste

4. Simmer for 30 minutes

5. Use a stick blender and blend the soup

6. Cook for a further 20 minutes

7. Serve with creme fraiche and fresh basil