Iced Tomato and Basil Soup
A refreshing chilled soup, best made when tomatoes are at their cheapest and most flavoursome. The pungency of fresh basil adds a delicious herbiness.
Ingredients
- 1 lb tomatoes chopped
- 1 small onion skinned and chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 1 pint chicken stock
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh soured cream to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Puree the tomatoes, onion, tomato puree and basil in a blender or food processor. Pass through a sieve into a medium saucepan, then stir in the stock and heat gently to remove froth. Season to taste.
- Chill before serving, garnished with swirls of soured cream, if liked.
Calories: 87 kcal
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 7 mg
Sodium: 182 mg
Potassium: 461 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 6 g
Vitamin A: 1033 IU
Vitamin C: 18 mg
Calcium: 29 mg
Iron: 1 mg