THE HIGHER TASTE

Roasted Tomato Soup.

Ingredients.
2 pounds red tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tablespoon hing
2 pints vegetable stock
Fresh basil
1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and ground black pepper

Preparation.
Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking tray with the hing. Drizzle with the oil, and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Roast at 195C/385F for 1 hour. Add stock, basil, and lemon juice; blend until smooth. Season to taste.

Serve either hot or cold.