A friend is putting together a cookbook of recipes that she and her friends etc have been eating during this lock down. While I have been eating this since before that it has become a staple for me. I eat it once a week. I usually add dumplings but there is so much you can do with a good tomato soup.
1 Tbsp Olive oil
1 sm Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Red Pepper flakes, crushed
2 Tbsp Tomato paste
1 Tbsp fresh Thyme (add other herbs, use dry, it's all good)
56 oz Tomatoes, whole canned
2 c Water or stock (chicken or veggie is my normal go to)
Salt and pepper to taste
a HEAVY pinch of sugar (like a tsp)
Soften the onions in the oil
Add the garlic
Add red pepper flakes and tomato paste
Cook until the paste is deep red (2-3 min)
Add tomatoes and thyme
Add the stock
Cook for 10 min
Blend with an immersion blender or use a regular blender and blend until smooth
Add sugar and salt and pepper to taste.
Note:
The sugar helps tame the acidity of the tomatoes, you don't need a lot but it does make a difference
