Tomato Bisque Soup

I am not a soup eater, but I really like this soup.   Super easy to make too.  

TOMATO BISQUE SOUP

(4-6 servings)

Ingredients:

*2 tablespoons olive oil

*4-5 cloves of garlic, minced

*1 yellow onion, chopped

*1 (28 ounce) cans San Marzano peeled tomatoes 

*1 cup chicken stock

*1 tablespoon granulated sugar

*1/3 cup heavy cream

*6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped

*1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 

*1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

*1 teaspoon kosher salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

~In a large stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.

~Add onions, and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.

~Add minced garlic, and cook for another minute, stirring continuously. 

~Add tomatoes with the juice, chicken stock, and sugar.

~Bring to a low boil.

~Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, or until mixture starts to thicken.

~Add in heavy cream, basil, oregano, salt, pepper,  red pepper flakes and parmesan cheese.

~Using an immersion blender or a blender, carefully puréed the soup.