Ingredients

• 6 medium tomatoes, skinned, deseeded and finely chopped
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 stick celery, finely chopped
• 2 oz butter
• 1 tsp - flour
• 1 1/2 pint - food stock
• 1 tsp - fresh thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp - tomato puree
• For garnishing:
• 1/4 pint double cream

How to Make Tomato and Thyme Soup

• Saute the onion and celery in butter for 5 mins and add the flour.
• Let it cook for 1-2 mins.
• Take the mixture off the heat, gradually stir in the stock, then the remaining ingredients.
• Replace on the heat, bring to the boil and stir.
• Simmer for 15-20 mins, strain, liquidize and re-heat.
• Serve hot garnished with cream.