Tomato and apple soup
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This deliciously warming soup is full with vitamins, making it perfect for winter or when you're feeling a bit under the weather.
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Prep time: 5 mins
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Cooking time: 15-20 mins
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Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
Bramley apples freeze really well. Just peel, slice and soak them in water with lemon juice for 15 mins. Pat the apples dry then place them in bags and freeze.
- 450g (1lb) Bramley apples, peeled, cored and sliced
- 900g (2lb) ripe vine tomatoes, halved
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 75ml (3fl oz) extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 425ml (¾ pt) water
- 1tbsp tomato purée
- 2tsp caster sugar
- Handful fresh basil leaves
Method
- Place the apples, tomatoes, garlic, oil in a large pan and season well. Cover with a tight-fitting lid then bring to the boil over a medium heat. Simmer for 15-20 mins, or until the apples, tomatoes and garlic have completely broken up.
- Transfer to a blender, add the remaining ingredients and whizz until the soup is smooth. Finally, adjust the seasoning according to taste and gently reheat before serving in bowls with crusty bread.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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