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Ingredients:<\/b><\/h3>\n
Six sun-dried tomatoes in oil<\/p>\n
Two garlic cloves, crushed<\/p>\n
Three x 400g tin chopped tomatoes<\/p>\n
500ml chicken or vegetable stock<\/p>\n
One tbsp caster sugar<\/p>\n
150ml full-fat milk<\/p>\n
150ml double cream<\/p>\n
Salt and freshly ground pepper<\/p>\n
3 tsp pesto, to serve<\/p>\n
Method:<\/b><\/h3>\n
Start by setting a large, deep pan on medium heat before adding in one tablespoon of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Add in the garlic and fry for a few seconds, until they start to change colour.<\/p>\n
Next, add in the sun-dried and tinned tomatoes, stock and sugar, and bring to the boil, stirring consistently.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n At this step, make sure to season with the salt and ground pepper before covering the pan with a lid, reducing the heat and simmering for just 10 minutes.<\/p>\n After 10 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and using a hand blender, blend the soup in the pan until smooth.<\/p>\n Slowly stir in the milk and cream, seasoning a little more with salt and black pepper to taste before heating again on the hob.<\/p>\n Mary recommended serving the soup with some pesto swirled on the top of each bowl or topping with croutons.<\/p>\n If covered and chilled in the fridge, this dish can be made up to three days ahead, perfect for those busy winter days.<\/p>\n The recipe added: \u201cWithout the milk and cream, and if in a freezer-proof bag or container, this dish freezes very well.<\/p>\n \u201cDefrost and reheat until piping hot, then stir in the milk and cream before serving. The sugar brings out the flavour of the tomatoes and helps balance their acidity – sometimes they can be a little bitter. The basil pesto adds a lovely flavour, but this soup is still very good without it.\u201d<\/p>\n This recipe serves between six and eight people so it is also perfect for large families or if you have any guests over.<\/p>\n
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