Homemade soup

The children in the Nursery have been talking about and looking at a variety of vegetables. This afternoon they made a very tasty 'Tomato Soup'. We thought you may be interested in the trying out the recipe yourself:

Tomato Soup (serves 4)

1 onion, peeled and finely chopped

1 clove of garlic, peeled and finely chopped

1 carrot, peeled and coarsely grated

a handful of fresh basil, leaves picked, stalks finely chopped, olive oil

6 tablespoons double cream

1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

2 egg yolks

1kg/2lb 3oz super-ripe tomatoes

1.1 litres/2 pints chicken or vegetable stock

sea salt and freshly ground black pepper