Ingredients

  • 7 lbs tomatoes (peeled,seeded & chop)
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups onions (finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup carrot (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups celery (chopped)
  • 1 cup green pepper (chopped)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (or 1 Tb.dried)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Method

  • Heat oil; saute onions & carrots until onions are wilted. add celery & green peppers and cook another 3 minutes, add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add broth, peeled and chopped tomatoes, paste, bay leaves & salt/pepper.
  • Bring to boil and simmer 30 minutes, add herbs and simmer 5 minute longer, remove bay leaves.
  • Process lightly in food processor or food mill so it still has some texture.
  • Place the bowl in ice water so it will cool quickly, when it falls to room temperature, fill freezer containers, cover and chill in refrigerator before freezing.