Tomato Soup

Very nice soup. I find that the longer you simmer this soup, the more mellow and blended the flavors become.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1  cup water
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon onion, minced
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 1  teaspoon basil
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Add olive oil to a soup pot and add onion and garlic. Saute till transparent.
2. Add tomatoes and water and bring to a simmer.
3. Add basil and salt and pepper to taste.
4. Simmer at least 20 minutes.
5. To serve, ladle into bowls and garnish with a cream swirl and a sprig of parsley.