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Ingredients
- 4 red peppers
- 4 tomatoes
- 50ml/2fl oz vegetable oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 teaspoon mild curry paste
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 leek, white part only, sliced
- 1 teaspoon sweet chilli sauce
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cut the peppers into quarters. Remove the seeds and membrane. Grill
until the skin blackens and blisters. Place on a cutting board, cover with
a tea towel and allow to cool before removing and discarding the skin. - Mark a small cross on the top of each tomato. Put in a bowl and cover
with boiling water for about 2 minutes. Drain and cool. Skin, halve and
remove the seeds. - Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over a low heat, and add the
marjoram, mixed herbs, garlic and curry paste. Stir for 1 minute until
aromatic, then add the onion and leek. Cook for a further 3 minutes.
Add the cabbage, tomatoes, peppers and 1.2 litres/2pt water. Bring to
the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. - Allow the soup to cool slightly, then purée in a blender or food processor
for 30 seconds or until smooth. Return to the pan and reheat gently. Stir
in the chilli sauce, and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
