Tomato Soup

MMM...... GOOD, Homemade tomato soup . Perfect for any rainy day !

1 TBLS Olive Oil
1/2 Yellow Onion, chopped
3 Gloves Garlic, minced
4 Large Tomatoes, sliced
1 TSP Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 TSP Dry Basil, or Fresh
1 TSP Italian seasoning
1 Cup Chicken Broth, Low Sodium
1 Chicken Bouillon
1 TBLS Sherry Vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat olive oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat.
2.  Add onion, garlic, tomatoes, red pepper, season well with pepper and salt to taste. Simmer for 10-12 minutes. Add the chicken broth and bouillon, cook for an additional 10 minutes. Stir in sherry, remove from heat and allow to cool.
3. Once soup is cooled poor soup into blender* and puree until smooth. Return to pot and keep warm over low heat until ready to serve. Enjoy!

* I leave my soup in the pot and use a hand blender, blending until smooth.