Hot and Sour Tomato and Lemongrass soup (courtesy of Simon Bryant)

I probably should make this clear that this is a Simon Bryant recipe, (and so I won't include exact measurements - but it is in the 'summer' chapter of his book 'Simon Bryant's Vegies) I did not invent it!
But it was really really delicious and it ticks so many boxes!  Gluten free, dairy free, vegan and it is really good for you!
Basically you chuck in bruised lemongrass, smashed garlic, tomatoes (I used a large punnet of heirloom cherry ones and about 5 whole ones quartered) tamarind paste, a few eschallots,  a bunch of coriander, a bit of salt, a tiny bit of sugar, into a litre of water and boil for ten minutes.  Then you pour it onto some chilli (smashed up in your mortar and pestle)  a bit more coriander and give it a bit of a stir.  Whack on some ground white pepper and let everyone help themselves!
Of course you can have bread with it, but it is delicious all on it's own!
Can't wait until I get to eat the leftovers at lunch.