Carmen's Favorite Tomato Soup

1 Tbs. olive oil
1 1/2 cups minced onion
4 to 5 cloves garlic, crushed and then minced.
1/2 tsp salt
Fresh ground pepper LOTS
1 1LB., 12oz can of Crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 tbs. honey

Heat olive oil in a medium-large pot. Add onion,garlic,salt, and black pepper. Cook till onions are translucent. About 5-8 minutes.

Add canned tomatoes,water, and honey. Cover and simmer over low heat about 20 to 30 minutes.

Five minutes before serving add the optional ingredients:
2 medium sized tomatoes
Fresh crushed garlic

Add the following ingredients after served as toppings: Optional

1 tsp. Sourcream
Minced scallions
Minced parsley or fresh basil

At our home we love to add fresh herbs. Basil or parsley compliment the soup just right.

Enjoy!
By the way I like to double it up and keep some for the week for lunch. I always think it taste better the next day.