Tomato Broth

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 onion, cut into small dice
• 2 garlic cloves, cut into thin slices
• 1 sprig thyme
• 1 sprig marjoram
• 8 ounces tomatoes, ripe, cored and cut into small dice
• 1/2 teaspoon peppercorn, whole black
• 2 cups broth (vegetable or water)
• salt
• black pepper, freshly ground to taste

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil over medium-low heat; add the onion and garlic. cook for several minutes until they have softened but not browned, stirring occasionally. add the herbs, tomatoes and peppercorns; cook on low heat until the mixture becomes paste-like - use a heat diffuser &/or be careful not to scorch as mixture reduces.
• 2 add the broth or water; increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 1 hour. the mixture should be greatly reduced. strain through fine-mesh strainer, discarding the solids. season with salt and pepper to taste.