Directions

• Step 1
  Peel and chop the tomatoes, then place them in a large bowl and set them aside.
• Step 2
  In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes or until the onion is tender.
• Step 3
  Add the tomatoes, cover the pan, and cook for about 5 minutes to soften the tomatoes.
• Step 4
  Add the vegetable broth and tomato paste. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, and then reduce it to a simmer. Cover the pan and cook for another 10–15 minutes.
• Step 5
  Pour the soup into a blender or food processor, 1 cup at a time. Do not overfill the blender. Blend the mixture until it is smooth.
• Step 6
  Pour blended soup into serving bowls to serve and sprinkle with basil and remaining olive oil.