Fresh Tomato Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Heat the oil in a wide bottom saucepan.
2. 2
   Put the onion and garlic in the pot, cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add the tomatoes, cover and simmer to a pulp for 45 minutes.
4. 4
   Blend the vegetables.
5. 5
   Add water until the soup is the consistency you like.
6. 6
   Add salt and Tabasco and bring to the boil.
7. 7
   If the tomatoes are very acid, add a teaspoon of honey.
8. 8
   Adjust seasoning to your liking.