Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 large onion (diced finely)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 3 Tbs all purpose flour
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 14.5oz cans crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbs tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 Tbs Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup cream or half n half ((or yogurt or sour cream - you choose))

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Cook the onions until they're soft (about 5 minutes), then add the garlic and cook for a further minute or so. 
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the flour, and mix well - cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, Italian seasoning and stock, whisking to blend and thicken.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender - blend until smooth.
  • Remove from heat, then add the cream if using (I warm mine to make it less likely to curdle), mixing thoroughly.
  • Test for seasoning - add more if needed, then serve.
  • Devour.