Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 6 medium tomatoes
• 1 hot red pepper (optional)
• 2 medium onions
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 50 ml olive oil (or corn oil)
• 1 heaping tsp tomato paste
• Broth (chicken or vegetable, or plain water)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (or grape/apple cider vinegar)
• Parmesan or Gouda cheese
• Salt
• Black pepper

Method

1. 1.Chop the tomatoes, season with salt, black pepper, and olive oil, then roast in an oven preheated to 180°C until browned on top (take care not to dry them out).
2. 2.Finely chop the onions and sauté in olive oil. Once the onions become translucent, add the garlic and hot pepper.
3. 3.Transfer the sautéed onions and roasted tomatoes to a pot, add the tomato paste, vinegar, and paprika, then blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
4. 4.Add broth or water to adjust to your desired consistency, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and simmer over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. 5.Serve topped with grated cheese and croutons.