Chunky Tomato Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

• 40g rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 500ml tomato or vegetable juice
• 500ml vegetable or chicken stock
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Allergens: Milk

Method

1. Put the oats in a heavy pot or saucepan and, stirring frequently, toast them over moderate heat until they start to turn darker.
2. Move the oats to a bowl.
3. Heat the oil in the same pot and fry the onion, carrot and garlic until the onion softens.
4. Stir in the remaining ingredients, including the toasted oats.
5. Simmer until the oats are tender, for about 15 minutes.
6. Serve hot.