Tomato Soup--Canned Tomatoes

By MelanieAnn

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb potatoes, peeled and cut into 1" chunks
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not the kind packed in oil)
• 6 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 28 ounce can of tomatoes, chopped
• juice of 1/2 lemon, or to taste.

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a large pot and saute onions until they are translucent. Add the garlic, herbs, salt and pepper. Saute for one more minute, or until the garlic is fragrant.

2. Add the potatoes and sun dried tomatoes. Pour in the water. Cover and bring to a boil. Once the soup is boiling, lower the heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are tender and the sun-dried tomatoes are soft.

3. Add the tomatoes and heat through. Puree using an immersion blender, or transfer to a food processor. Return to the pot. Add the lemon juice and taste for seasoning.