Ingredients:
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 sundried tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato puree
2 cans of tinned tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp demerara sugar
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
A handful of fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until it's soft and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and tomato puree. Cook for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the tinned tomatoes and chicken stock. Stir well.
Add the smoked paprika, demerara sugar, red wine vinegar, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or a regular blender (be careful with the hot liquid).
Remove the bay leaf. Adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top just before serving.
Enjoy your enhanced tomato soup! 🍅🥣
