Home › Soup › Tomato And Basil Soup Tomato And Basil Soup RECIPE BY Guest Contributor Homemade tomato & basil soup, quicker to make than popping to shops! PREP 0 min COOK 0 min TOTAL 0 min YIELD 0 JUMP TO RECIPE SHARE Facebook Share on Facebook Twitter Share on Twitter Pinterest Share on Pinterest Email Share via Email Ingredients1 tin peeled plum tomatoes2 pints water 2 tbsp tomato puree1 onion1 large potato3-4 cloves garlic2 tbsp olive oilsmall handful of fresh chopped basilsalt and pepper1/4 tsp red chilli flakes (optional)Instructions Step 1: 1) peel and chop onion and garlic Step 2: 2) heat oil and fry onion and garlic until soft Step 3: 3) peel and chop the potato Step 4: 4) add water to pan, add potato and bring to boil Step 5: 5) once boiling, add tinned tomato, tomato puree, stir and simmer until potato is cooked Step 6: 6) add the chopped basil leaving some for garnish Step 7: 7) blend the mixture and season to taste Step 8: 8) garnish with basil and serve with fresh bread Share: Facebook Share on Facebook Twitter Share on Twitter Pinterest Share on Pinterest Email Share via Email