| Yield: 5 servings (serving size: 1 cup)
 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)
 
 Preparation
 
 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.
 
 Recipe and photo from Cooking Light
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