Preparation

a cross is made at the base of the tomatoes, put in boiling water for 1 or 2 minutes and then immerse in cold water. the skin is removed, from top to bottom, starting from the cross. the pulp is crushed, the oil is heated in a medium saucepan and the chopped onion and crushed garlic are added. sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is very tender.
add the tomato and tomato concentrate. sauté in a covered pan over low heat for 10 minutes.
add the broth, salt, pepper and sugar and let it cook covered for 5 minutes.
the soup is gradually poured into a mixing bowl to obtain a homogeneous mixture. put the soup back in a pan, heat it up well, and decorate it with a sprig of fresh periphery or croutons.

Ingredients

  • tomato: 1 kg
  • Oil: 1 tablespoon
  • onion: 1
  • garlic: 2 cloves
  • tomato concentrate: 1 tablespoon
  • chicken broth: 4 cups
  • sugar: ½ teaspoon
  • salt: q.s.
  • pepper: q.b.