Creamy Tomato Soup

By Maverick19

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 potato, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 lb tomatoes, roughly chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• salt and freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup creme fraiche
• 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a saucepan melt the butter and add onion and garlic. Cook over gentle heat until soft. Add the potato, tomatoes, bay leaf, tomato paste and stock. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for about 20 minutes, until potato is tender
2. Blend/Puree contents of pan until smooth. Return to saucepan and gently reheat. Stir in creme fruit. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.