Adding capsicum to tomato soup adds extra body and sweetness. I grill and skin capsicums when they are plentiful and freeze them in small bags of one or two so that they are easy to add to tomato soups (or to hummus - another favourite). In summer I boil tomatoes until they are soft and remove the skins. You can put everything through a sieve and remove the seeds as well or just skim out the skins with a slotted spoon. Then I boil until the tomatoes are reduced down to a thick soup before … [Read more...]
Moroccan Spiced Tomato Soup
There is nothing like piping hot tomato soup and freshly baked bread for a satisfying winter lunch. If you are having friends around, it is nice to have something just a little bit different and that is quick and easy to make. This was a creation that I first put together some time ago and has had great response from many friends - who have asked for the recipe. There are many easy variations! Take a tin of tomato soup concentrate, a tin of Moroccan spiced tomatoes and a tin of chickpeas … [Read more...]