Classic Tomato Soup

Author

Helen Park

Servings

1 ¾ quarts

Category

Soup

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 onion, sliced thinly
• 1 clove garlic, sliced thinly (or 1 tsp garlic slices)
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• Pinch of peperoncino
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 (28oz) can diced tomato
• 1 tsp sugar (optional)

Directions

1. In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat the olive oil, onion, garlic, sea salt, and peperoncino over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, or until the onions are translucent without browning (lower the heat if needed).
2. Add the tomato paste and stir to combine well.
3. Add the tomato dice and use the empty can to measure and add a full can of water.
4. Increase the heat to high and bring the pan to boil, stirring occasionally.  Reduce the heat to simmer for 20 minutes.  
5. Remove the pan from heat and blend until smooth using an immersion blender.  Adjust seasoning with sugar if needed.