Green Tomato Soup

ingredients

serves 6

2 tbsp (25 g) 1 oz butter or margarine

1 lb (450 g) green tomatoes, sliced

8 oz (225 g) potatoes, peeled and sliced

1 onion, chopped

1.2 litres (2 pints) stock or water

1/4 teaspoon dried sage

salt and pepper

1 1/4 cup (1/2 pint) 300 ml creamy milk

chopped parsley to garnish

Method

1. Melt the fat in a saucepan and fry the tomatoes, potatoes and onion until softened.

2. Add the stock or water, sage, salt and pepper and bring to the boil.

3. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

4. Sieve the soup and return to the pan.

5. Stir in the milk and reheat.

6. Serve hot or cold, garnished with parsley.