5cupscherry or grape tomatoes (or regular tomatoes cut up)
1 Tbspolive oil
1Tbspminced garlic
1tspsalt
pepper to taste
1cupfavorite pasta sauce
1cupchicken broth
1Tbspbasil
red pepper flakes to taste (I only use 1/4 tsp)
Instructions
In a heavy pot, heat olive oil. Add tomatoes, salt and pepper and let cook for about 15 minutes, until tomatoes soften and start to char a bit and burst
Add remaining ingredients and cook for another 15 minutes.
Next, either use a hand blender or process in batches in a blender to get soup to a smooth consistency. Enjoy.