Spicy Fresh Tomato Soup

I attempted to make spicy tomato sauce out of fresh tomatoes and this soup is the result. We think it is a winner. If you simmer this for an additional 45 minutes, not covered, you will get a thick spicy sauce. This soup tastes great frozen and reheated.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 225 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 ½ teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup Chopped fresh basil leaves
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• ½ cup Pinot Grigio wine
• 2 pounds assorted tomatoes, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant but not brown, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, water, basil, tomato paste, sugar, pepper flakes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cover, bring to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.

Step 2

Remove from the heat and puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth, or blend in batches in a blender. Return to the heat, stir in Parmesan cheese, and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes more. Serve immediately.