TOMATO SOUP WITH NOODLES

Preparation and cook time 20 minutes

Ingredients 

14 oz. canned tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp. tomato paste
3-4 oz. vermicelli or egg noodles
½ large onion, chopped 
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¼ tsp. spicy paprika 
3 tbsp. olive oil
2-3 cups boiled water
½ tsp. dried marjoram
1/2 tsp. fresh or dried thyme
1/2 tsp. fresh basil
Salt to taste

Heat  olive oil in a saucepan. Add onion, garlic and  thyme and cook over a medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring. Add tomatoes ( I used organic sweet tomatoes), marjoram, paprika, salt and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the water and cook for another 2 minutes.

Stir in noodles and cook, according to package instructions. Transfer to bowls, garnish with basil and parmesan cheese and serve immediately. 

Sincerely yours,
Nellie

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