Homemade Tomato Soup

Homemade Tomato Soup

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Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2-3 cloves garlic number depending on size/peeled and minced
  • 1 + 1 tbsp Mariposa Farms Fresh Oregano rinsed and finely chopped leaves
  • 1 + 1 tbsp Mariposa Farms Fresh Basil rinsed, leaves stacked, rolled and sliced
  • 1 1/4 + 1 1/4 tsp Mariposa Farms Fresh Thyme rinsed and chopped leaves
  • 5 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes diced (approximately 2 lb)
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or vegetable broth reduced sodium variety
  • 2-3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 4 tbsp parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • In a large, thick bottom saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, 1/2 of the oregano, 1/2 of the thyme, 1/2 of the basil and cook until tender/soft, stirring often, this should take about 5 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and gently cook them, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the broth, tomato paste and sugar. Season to taste with sea salt and fresh ground pepper.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered. Whip with a handheld blender until smooth.
  • Pour into individual bowls and top with remaining fresh herbs and freshly grated parmesan cheese.