1 medium orange

3tsp olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, crushed

750g ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped

500ml vegetable stock

1tsp sugar

1tsp basil

salt and black pepper

 

Grate zest from orange and squeeze out the juice.

Heat oil in a pan. Add onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes over a low heat until soft.

Add tomatoes and zest and cook on a medium heat for another 5 minutes until the tomatoes become soft.

Pour in the stock and add the sugar and basil.

Puree in a blender and then press through a sieve.

Return to the pan. Add orange juice and season, then reheat gently.