Tomato Soup with Fresh Herbs

• 1 Tbs. olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbs. chopped fresh oregano or basil
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp. dried
• 5 cups diced fresh tomatoes (2 lb.)
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 1/2 Tbs. tomato paste
• 2 tsp. sugar
• Fresh herb sprigs for garnish

1. In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion, garlic, oregano or basil and thyme and cook, stirring often, until onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
4. Stir in broth, tomato paste and sugar.
5. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
6. Bring soup to a boil.
7. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
8. Using immersion blender, process until smooth.
9. Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.

olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh oregano, thyme, tomatoes, vegetable broth, tomato paste, sugar, fresh herb sprigs

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/tomato-soup-with-fresh-herbs/ (may not work)