Roasted red pepper and tomato soup
Serves: 4
Takes: 30 mins
4 large red peppers
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1tsp dried oregano
4tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion, peeled and chopped
6 large tomatoes, peeled
850ml (1 1/2pt) vegetable stock
1tsp sugar
Half a packet fresh basil leaves
2 small ciabatta loaves, baked according to packet instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F/gas 6. Place the peppers and garlic on a baking tray, sprinkle with oregano and 1tbsp olive oil. Roast for 30 - 35 mins until the pepper skins are blistered. Place the hot peppers in a plastic bag. When cold, peel and chop the flesh, discarding the seeds.
2. Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a large pan and fry the onion for 10 mins until softened. Chop the tomatoes, discarding the seeds and add to the pan with the peppers, stock, sugar and a few basil leaves. Squeeze the soft cooked garlic from the cloves and add to the pan. Simmer for 30 mins.
3. Slice the ciabatta into 4 and brush with the remaining olive oil. Chop the basil (keeping a few leaves for garnish) and sprinkle over the bread. Season and lightly grill. Whizz the soup in a food processor then reheat. Garnish with basil leaves and black pepper and serve with the toasts.
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