Quark Tomato Soup

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onion, garlic, celery and carrot and cook for about 5 mins, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the flour and paprika and cook for 1-2 mins, stirring constantly but do not let it colour.

Step 4

Pour in the passata then stir in the stock. Bring to the boil, turn down the heat, half cover and simmer for 20 mins until the vegetables are completely soft.

Step 5

Blend the tomato soup until smooth. Return to the pan and reheat. Stir in the Quark. Taste and season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Reheat gently without boiling.

Step 6

Serve in warmed bowls with a dollop of Quark.