Copycat Don Pablos Salsa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups canned diced tomatoes
1/4 cup red onions or 1/4 cup white onion, chopped
1/2 cup tomato paste
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups canned diced tomatoes
2 jalapeno peppers (optional)

Preparation

Place tomatoes, onions, tomato paste, water, garlic powder, cilantro, cumin, salt and sugar in a blender or food processor.
Puree until smooth.
Add remaining measure of tomatoes and mix till blended. (Fresh, diced tomatoes may be substituded for diced canned tomatoes.)
Add optional jalepeno peppers to taste.