Tomato Soup with Ricotta Cheese and Basil

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • coarse salt and fresh black pepper
  • 5-6 cups San Marzano tomatoes, diced, seeds removed
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 + 1/2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 heaping tablespoons fresh chopped basil, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 pound fresh ricotta cheese, for serving
Instructions
  1. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Add garlic and season well with salt and pepper, cook until fragrant.
  2. Add the tomatoes and thyme, turn heat up to medium and cook about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add broth and basil. Season again with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook 25 minutes.
  4. Puree with an immersion blender or carefully remove to a stand blender or food processor to puree until smooth (put a dish towel over the lid of the blender and hold down - the steam can blow the lid off).
  5. Return to pot and taste - season as needed.
  6. Serve with dollops of ricotta cheese and fresh basil.

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