Fresh tomato soup is easy to make with a hand blender. You can also use a food processor or blender.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. olive oil

3/4 cup chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil

1/4 tsp. dried thyme

5 cups diced fresh tomatoes ( 2 lbs)

1 1/2 cups vegetable broth

2 1/2 tbsp. tomato paste

2 tsp. sugar

Fresh herbs like Rosemary for garnish

Instructions:

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

Nutrition Information: per serving: 137 Cal, 4 g protein, 4 g total fat (1 g sat fat) 170 carbs, 0 cholesterol, 172 mg sod, 3 gr fiber