Component 2 C: Panera Style Tomato Soup

Ingredient	Quantity
olive oil	2 tbsp
garlic cloves (minced)	4 whole
large yellow onion (sliced)	1 whole
san marzano peeled tomatoes	28 oz (2 cans)
chicken stock (or vegetable stock)	1 cup
sugar	2 tbsp
half and half	1/4 cup
large fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)	8 whole
dried oregano	1/4 tsp

1. in a heavy bottom pot or dutch oven, heat the oil at medium high and saute the garlic 30 seconds or until fragrant.
2. add the onion, stirring as necessary until translucent (about 8 minutes)
3. add tomatos (juice and all), stock and sugar. allow to simmer uncovered for about 12 minutes or until thickened
4. add the half & half, basil, and oregano. then salt and pepper to taste.
5. puree with immersion blender or transfer to a blender. serve with grilled cheese or warm baguette.