Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large shallot, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (juice drained)
2 cups vegetable stock
salt and pepper
sour cream (optional)
grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)
fresh basil (to garnish)

Preparation

Heat soup pot over medium heat.
Add olive oil, chopped shallot and minced garlic.
Saute 3-4 minutes.
Add both cans of tomatoes and stir to combine.
Add vegetable stock and stir.
Season soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring soup to a slow boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes.
If desired, add a dollop of sour cream when serving to make a creamier tomato soup.
You can also garnish the soup with parmesan and chopped fresh basil when serving.