Serves 4

Ingredients

•  1 tbsp. olive oil
•  1 medium onion, chopped
•  1 small garlic clove
•  400g tinned chopped tomatoes
•  1 tbsp. tomato puree
•  300ml Vegetable stock
•  200g Mature cheddar cheese
•  Salt & Pepper
•  Handful of fresh chives
•  Crème Fresh to serve –

Method

1.   Heat oil in a pan, add chopped onion, fry until onions have softened but not browned.
2. Chop garlic, add to onions, along with the tomato puree, fry for 1 further minute
3. next the chopped tomatoes, stock and grated cheese go in.
4. Cook until all the cheese has melted.
5. Season with salt & pepper to taste
6. Cool slightly and put all the contents into a blender along with the fresh chives, blend until smooth.
7. I prefer my soup sieved to make a smoother consistency.
8. Serve in a bowl with a dollop of crème fresh and a few chives onto.