Home made tomato soup with a bit of spice

Soup

• 1 28-oz Can Plum Tomatoes, whole and peeled
• 2 T Olive Oil
• 1/2 t Red Pepper Flakes
• 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 C Onion, diced
• 2.5 C Chicken Stock
• Salt & Pepper

Pour the tomatoes into a food processor and pulse until chopped.

Heat oil and the red pepper flakes in a sauce pan over medium heat

Add the garlic and onions. Stir and cook the onions until tender (about 5 minutes)

Add the tomatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer (until slightly reduced) for about 30 minutes

Ladle the soup into a blender (or use an immersion blender) to puree until smooth.  You could also strain the soup after the puree

Salt and pepper to taste

Croutons

• Baguette, sliced
• Olive Oil
• Mozzarella, thinly sliced
• Basil leaves, Fresh (optional)

Drizzle bread with oil, toast in 375 degree oven until golden (about 5 minutes). Top with mozzarella and return to oven to melt the cheese (1-2 minutes)