Anononymous 8-09-05

2 large onions, roughly cut

8 large tomatoes, cored and roughly cut

3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 cups vegetable stock

1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Salt, pepper, and sugar to taste

Basil Oil:

1/4 cup olive oil

2 cups fresh basil

Salt and sugar

Use a heavy bottomed soup pot. Place the pot over low flame and add the olive

oil. Place the onions in the pot and lightly saute for a few

minutes. Add the tomatoes and saute shortly. Add the seasonings and

cover with a lid. Place on medium-low heat. Allow to cook until

soft, stirring often. Place the mixture in the food processor and puree

until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasonings. To make

the basil oil, just place the ingredients in the food processor and puree

for about 5 minutes. Place in a squeeze bottle and garnish the soup

with it.