Simple Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 yellow onions, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 quarts chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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.

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

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