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Tomato and Gin Soup

Servings 4

Equipment

  • Hand blender

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 lbs. fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1-1/3 pint vegetable stock, warm
  • 1/4 cup Irish gin
  • 2 tbsp. cream or crème fraiche
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch brown sugar (optional)
  • 1 handful fresh coriander, parsley will work too.

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden. Add the tomatoes and continue to sauté for another 3 - 4 minutes.
  • Add in the warm vegetable stock and bring to simmer for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
  • Remove from the heat add the gin and process with a hand blender to a smooth purée.
  • Pass it through a sieve and add the cream or crème fraiche and seasoning. Add a pinch of brown sugar if too sour.
  • Serve immediately.
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