Mediterranean Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 celery rib
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 450 ml chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato puree
• 1/2 cup small shell pasta, shapes

Directions

1. 1

   In a large saucepan, add the tomatoes, onion, celery and garlic with the oil.

2. 2

   Cover and cook over a low heat for around 40-45 minutes, gently shaking or moving the pan every now and then, until very soft.

3. 3

   In a blender or food processor, add the vegetables and process until smooth.

4. 4

   Press firmly through a sieve.

5. 5

   Return veggies to pan.

6. 6

   Stir in stock and the tomato puree, bring to the boil.

7. 7

   Add the pasta shapes and simmer on low heat for 7-10 minutes or until pasta is tender (al dente).

8. 8

   Serve hot.