Tomato Soup

Serve a bowl of warm tomato soup as an appetizer or main meal on a chilly day.

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 20 min

Total:  30 min

Ingredients

1 onion, diced
5-6 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 tbsp. olive oil
6 cups chopped tinned tomatoes
fresh basil, finey chopped
1 tsp. dried thyme
dash cayenne pepper
dash paprika
salt and pepper
1 tsp. sugar or honey (optional)
dash of heavy cream, grated cheddar or croutons, to garnish (optional)

Directions

1. In a pot heat oil and saute onion and thyme for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and saute for another minute.
2. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, partly cover for 15 minutes.
3. Using a handheld immersion blender, puree soup. If desired, remove tomato seeds by pouring soup through a fine sieve or strainer.
4. Stir in basil and add spices to taste.
5. Garnish with a dash of cream or a sprinkle of cheese or croutons. Serve immediately.

Lightly adapted from Mollie Katzen's Moosewood Cookbook