Tomato Soup (Recipe)

Tomato Soup

750 g ripe tomatoes

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon tomato sauce

 1 carrot, finely chopped 500 ml vegetable or chicken stock

1 teaspoon sugar

Make a slit in the tomatoes and microwave them at 750 W for 6-8 minutes, until they are easy to Peel and dice the tomatoes. Place the oil, onion and garlic in a shallow microwaveable tray. Cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes at 750 W. Add the tomato sauce, the diced tomato and the chopped carrot, cover and cook for a further 4-5 minutes at 750 W. Add the sugar while stirring. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes at 750 W. Stir until you are left with a smooth, creamy mixture. Pour over the vegetable or chicken stock and cook, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes at 750 W.