Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb pasta (cooked)
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium yellow onions
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 lbs tomatoes (large diced)
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • Heat a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and onions. Cook until just translucent; about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook additional 1 minute until garlic is soft. 
  • Add tomatoes, sugar, tomato paste, basil, and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. 
  • Bring to boil, then cover and simmer until tomatoes are very soft, about 1 hour. 
  • Using an immersion blender, puree the tomatoes until they are smooth. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and heat through.
  • To serve, add about handful of pasta to bowl. Ladle soup over top and garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and basil leaves, if desired.