Tomato and Basil Soup

This is a simple soup that tastes delicious. The semi sweet tomato marries the basil well producing a balanced tangy temptation for a starter or main course.

12 large vine ripened tomatoes
dash of sun dried tomato paste
basil leaves shredded
onion
150ml single cream
garlic clove
black pepper
1 pint vegetable stock

In a pan fry the onion until transparent, add the chopped tomatoes and garlic, basil leaves and paste continue to cook until tender and reducing. Add the vegetable stock and continue to cook until boiling, allow to simmer. Process in a blender then add the single cream to make a cream of tomato soup. enjoy!