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Fresh Tomato and Wholemeal Bread Soup

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 4

Per serving:
Calories: 163 kcals
Fibre: 4.8g
Saturated fat: 0.28g

1 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 large onion, chopped
800g fresh tomatoes, roughly chopped
1 litre chicken or vegetable stock
4 medium slices wholemeal bread
1 x 25g pack basil

Total cost: £2.75
Cost per serving: 69p

Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion for 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cover and cook for a further 5 minutes. Stir in the stock, bring to the boil. Roughly tear up the bread and add to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the basil and purée with a hand blender or food processor. Season to taste.

Cook’s tip
Ideal for freezing, defrost before reheating. Try adding some smoked back bacon with the onion for extra flavour. Ideal served chilled in summer.