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14 Sept 2026

Cosy Tomato & Pepper Soup

An easy, warming autumn lunch packed with flavour for less than 75p per portion.

Ingredients

Serves 6:

2 tins chopped tomatoes
2 red peppers, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 vegetable stock cube
750ml water
1 tsp mixed herbs

Optional Extras

Crusty bread
Chilli flakes
Grated cheese
A swirl of cream

Method

  1. Place the peppers, onion, carrots and garlic on a baking tray.
  2. Drizzle with a little oil and roast at 200°C for 25 minutes.
  3. Tip the roasted vegetables into a large saucepan.
  4. Add the chopped tomatoes, stock, water and mixed herbs.
  5. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, then blend until smooth.
  6. Season to taste and serve with your favourite toppings or warm crusty bread.