Quick Tomato Soup
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • ½ onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 - 15 oz cans diced tomato or 28 oz can diced tomato (organic and/or natural, preferred)
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped (or any fresh or dried herbs you have on hand)
  • ½ c vegetable broth
  • ⅔ c tomato sauce
  • 1 - 2 tbsp. sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Mince the onion and garlic.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat (spritz with nonstick spray or line with a little bit of water), sauté the onion and garlic.
  3. When the onion and garlic are soft, add the canned tomatoes, broth, and oregano.
  4. Cover and bring to a boil. Let boil for 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat and let cool slightly.
  6. Remove the cover and blend with an immersion blender. If you don't have an immersion blender, use a regular blender at the end of cooking.
  7. Add the tomato sauce and sugar, increasing if your tomatoes are particularly tangy. (If you haven't blended yet, this would be the time for it)
  8. Add salt and pepper to taste, and serve.
Notes
I served mine with a drizzle of truffle oil on top. A small amount of extra virgin olive oil or flavored oil will provide more richness and depth.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: about 1 c Calories: 80 Fat: 1 Carbohydrates: 18 Fiber: 4 Protein: 3
Recipe by Hidden Fruits and Veggies at https://www.hiddenfruitsandveggies.com/2014/02/10/quick-tomato-soup/