We made some lovely Spicy Tomato and Basil Soup, homemade beans, a fish bake with tomato sauce and a cheese herb crusted salmon dish. Lots of quick and simple dishes to warm the soul after a long day at school.
Spicy Tomato & Basil Soup
Ingredients:
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 tsp tomato puree
½ tsp dried chilli flakes
1 tin of tomatoes
250ml chicken stock
1 tsp sugar
Salt & Pepper
Fresh basil leaves, torn
A glug of oil
Optional: a dash of cream
Method:
Sweat off the onion with a little salt until softened and then add the garlic.
Add the tomato puree and chilli flakes and cook out for a few moments.
Pour the tin of tomatoes in with the sugar. Bring to the boil and add the stock.
Boil for 5-10 mins or until the flavour has developed. Blend until smooth and check for seasoning. Add a dash of cream if desired and the basil.
