Papper and Tomato Soup
Ingredients
2 Teaspoons polyunsaturated vegetable oil
1 Medium onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 Medium green peppers, cored, deseeded and chopped
1 Clove garlic, peeled and crushed
450g/1lb tomatoes, skinned and chopped
1 Tablespoon tomato puree
750 ml/1-1/4 pints vegetable stock
1 Teaspoon dried basil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Garnish:
2 Tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
Fresh basil leaves
Preparation Method
Heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion until soft. Add the pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, tomato puree, stock, basil, salt and pepper.
Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly. Place in a blender or food processor and work to a puree.
Before serving, reheat and adjust the seasoning. Pour into warmed bowls and garnish with yogurt and fresh basil leaves.
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