Spicy Tomato & Coriander Soup

Ingredients

• 700 g tomatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1 small leek, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1/2-1 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• single light cream (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium pot, heat oil and cook chopped tomatoes, shallots, leek and bay leaf for a few minutes until transparent, do not brown.

2. 2

   Add garlic, chilli flakes, black pepper, salt to taste, tomato paste and coriander to tomato mixture, then add stock.

3. 3

   Bring to boil and then simmer for 15-20 minutes.

4. 4

   Mix cornflour in a little cold water and set aside.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and blend to your preferred consistency.

6. 6

   Return soup to heat adding cornflour mix and stir over gentle heat abou 2- 3 minutes until thickened.

7. 7

   Pour into bowls and garnish with swirl of cream.