GRANDMA’S ITALIAN TOMATO SOUP

Some Tomato Soup recipes call for broth and a variety of other vegetables like carrots or celery.

This recipe is simple in ingredients and just as tasty. Enjoy!

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INGREDIENTS

• 2 yellow onions, chopped
• 2 garlic gloves, chopped
• 3 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil
• 6 pounds of roma tomatoes, quartered
• 1 tsp of salt
• 1/2 tsp of fresh ground black pepper
• 3 fresh sprigs of thyme
• 1 tsp of sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup of fresh basil, chopped
• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, warmed

PREPARATION

In a large pot sauté the onions and garlic in the olive oil until the onions turn a golden brown.

Add the tomatoes, salt, salt, pepper, thyme, bay leaf and basil.

Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Cook uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes until tomatoes are cooked and disintegrated.

Let the soup cool.

Puree the soup in small batches in a blender or food processor.

Strain the soup to remove any seeds.

Re-heat the soup and stir in the warm whipping cream before serving.

Serves 4 to 6 people