Backyard Garden Tomato Soup

By bklynmommy

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 and 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1 sweet red pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chopped fresh plum tomatoes or canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups water
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil
• 2 tbsp. minced fresh mint

Details

Adapted from countrycooksacrossamerica.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a sauce/soup pan, combine the oil, onions, peppers and garlic. Cook over medium-high heat for 1 minute; cover, reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, water, basil, and mint. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.