As the tomatoes are ripening around the Walled Garden, we’ve been searching for a delicious recipe you can try at home with your own harvest. This chilled tomato and apple soup celebrates the wonderfully sweet flavour of freshly ripened, homegrown tomatoes.

Ingredients:

• 450g fresh ripe tomatoes
• 225g white onion
• 450g cooking apples
• 600ml chicken stock
• Salt
• Pepper
• A handful of basil leaves

Method:

1. Roughly chop your tomatoes and onion. Peel, core and chop your apples.
2. Add these ingredients, along with 600ml of chicken stock and a pinch of salt and pepper, to a large saucepan. Bring to the boil before lowering the heat. Simmer for around 20 minutes.
3. Once the onions have softened, take the pan off the heat and purée using a hand blender or food processor. You may wish to add more salt and pepper to taste. For a smooth consistency, sieve the soup to remove tomato skins and any seeds.
4. Set to one side until completely cooled. Serve with basil to garnish.