In my fantasy life, I wander outside, pick some basil and tomatoes in the late afternoon summer sun, and whip up a fresh tomato soup for dinner. In real life, I hoon to the supermarket after work, and then walk home lugging tomatoes and a wedge of parmesan. But at least I can have soup that tastes like how I imagine my life.

Tomatoes are so abundant right now, it would be a shame to waste them.

Full disclosure: I requested this dish as part of the Afternoons recipe request series. I crave it about every second day.

Look, it’s a classic for a reason, OK?

If you can get them, heirloom tomatoes look super cool, and are also delicious.

I don’t know about you, but I almost always end up with more courgettes than I know what to do with. Now I know what to do with them.

Sometimes all you want is a wedge of iceberg, some dressing, and a really big glass of white wine.