tomato soup

Tomato soup is the ultimate comfort food. Nourishing, crowd pleasing and adaptable, It’s a back-to-basics classic that needs no bells and whistles. It requires little prep or skill, with the result invariably greater than the effort. And in this cost of living crisis, my tomato soup is very budget-friendly. Because guess what? This delicious, rich, velvety soup uses tinned tomatoes! 

The odds are that you already have all of the ingredients in your pantry  to make it, meaning it could be on your table in under 45 minutes from now. While it’s simmering, prepare a stack of grilled cheese toasties, hot buttered toast or crusty bread. Or enjoy it by itself in a mug, and proudly sport the resulting tomato soup moustache.

Note: 4 tablespoons of butter may seem like a lot, but rest assured this is what gives this tomato soup its silky texture and deep flavour. I find it also eliminates the need for cream.
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