Melanie's Garden-Tomato Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil |
3/4 cup chopped onion |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or basil |
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
5 cups diced tomato (about 2 pounds) |
1 1/2 cups water |
2 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
thinly sliced fresh basil (optional) |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, oregano, thyme, and garlic; cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomato and next 5 ingredients (tomato through pepper). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Place half of soup in a blender or food processor; process until smooth, and pour into a bowl. Repeat procedure with the remaining soup. Serve warm or chilled. Sprinkle with fresh basil, if desired.
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