Catalan Tomato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 cups potatoes chopped into 1/2-inch cubes (about 2 medium potatoes)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 fresh parsley for serving
- 1 black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan and saute onion and garlic until soft. Crush the garlic with a fork.
- Stir in tomato paste, stock or water, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to a simmer and add potatoes, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook until the potatoes are fork tender; about 10 minutes, depending on their size.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve topped with fresh parsley.
