Sweet cherry tomatoes and garlic roasted until blistered and jammy, then blended with chopped tomatoes, basil and Italian herbs into a velvety, creamy soup. Blended cottage cheese and cannellini beans make it rich without any cream, and add plenty of protein and fibre. It’s comforting, simple and perfect with a slice of wholemeal toast.
A stick or regular blender.
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Heat the oven to 220c (200c fan).
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Toss the cherry tomatoes and garlic with the oil and salt in the casserole. Roast until blistered and soft (20–25 minutes).
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Transfer the casserole to the hob over a medium heat. Add the chopped tomatoes, beans, Italian herbs and 400ml water (1 tin’s worth). Simmer for 10 minutes.
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Take off the heat and add the basil and cottage cheese. Blend until smooth.
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Warm through gently if needed, without boiling, and season with black pepper.
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Storage information
Leave to cool, then cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently until piping hot, without boiling. Freeze for up to 3 months; defrost overnight in the fridge and reheat until piping hot.
Tip
Hob-only version: Skip roasting and simmer the cherry tomatoes and garlic with the tinned tomatoes for 20 minutes. Bigger appetites: Serve with a slice of wholemeal toast or a wholemeal roll.
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