Simple Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion , thinly sliced
• 2 large garlic cloves , peeled and crushed
• 2 cans whole peeled tomatoes , 28 ounce
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 0.25 teaspoons celery seed
• 0.25 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat butter and olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook onion and garlic until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add tomatoes, water, sugar, celery seed, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove from heat and purée with an immersion blender. Reheat soup until warm and season with salt and pepper.