'I love this tomato soup because it's creamy without any dairy, sweet without any sugar and super comforting. You can serve this with some nice gluten free bread or a baked sweet potato.' says Madeleine Shaw.
Ingredients
- 400g ripe tomatoes
- 4 tbsp coconut oil or butter
- 6 cloves of garlic
- 2 shallots
- 1 tsp thyme
- 600ml fresh chicken stock (or veggie stock) made with BRITA filtered water
- 1 can of coconut milk
- 1 tsp cayenne
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- 50g sun-dried tomatoes
- Chilli flakes, basil and olive oil to serve
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Preheat the oven to 170°C/335°F/Gas mark 3.
- Cut the tomatoes into half, melt 3 tbsp of coconut oil and pour it over the tomatoes with a large pinch of salt and pepper.
- Keep the skin on the garlic and just bash each clove slightly to release its juices.
- Place the tomatoes on a roasting tray with the garlic cloves scattered. Roast in the oven for 40 minutes.
- Just before the tomatoes are done, cut up your shallots and fry them in 1 tbsp of coconut oil with the thyme for 5 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes, fresh stock, coconut milk, cayenne, nutmeg and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Cook for 15 minutes then use a hand-blender and blend until smooth, stir in some chilli flakes and top with fresh basil and olive oil.
Top Tip for making Creamy and comforting tomato soup
This soup also makes a great starter, as part of a 2 or 3-course meal!
-
Herby chicken with Romesco sauceHerby chicken flavoured simply with oregano with a rich Romesco sauce - which makes a great dip.
-
Potato soupThis creamy potato soup recipe is the perfect winter warmer. Top it with cheese and bacon for a soup version of a baked potato.
-
Creamy carrot and parsnip soupThis delicious creamy carrot and parsnip soup recipe is easy to make, simple and healthy too - a delicious winter warmer!
-
Sweet potato and courgette fish cakesThese sweet potato and courgette fish cakes take 30 minutes to make and can be served with chips, salad, or steamed veg on the side...
-
Chicken and spinach lasagneThis chicken and spinach lasagne is a great new take on the family favourite and it’s easy to prepare during the day to cook come dinner time...
-
Broccoli pasta with pancettaThis broccoli pasta with pancetta takes 30 minutes to cook making it a great speedy family dinner...
-
Compromising may be killing your relationship - here are 5 ways to reach healthy compromises, according to relationship expertCompromising isn't always the best way to keep the peace in a relationship
-
Child psychologist unveils 'the grandparent code', a list of 12 grandparenting rules to keep family relationships strong and healthySome are common sense, others may be a little harder to follow...
-
Parenting researcher reveals how to talk to your kids about achievements in a healthy, non-toxic wayCelebrating your kids' achievements is always important, but there's other things to worry about too
