- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- ½ onion, chopped
- 200g/7oz tinned cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 courgette, diced
- ¼ pint vegetable stock
- large handful basil
- 4-6 tbsp olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Heat the oil in a pan and gently sauté the garlic and onion for 2-3 minutes or until soft.
- Add the tomatoes and courgette and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- To make the basil oil, place the basil, oil and seasoning in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve the soup in a bowl topped with a drizzle of basil oil.