Hearty Fire Roasted Tomato Soup

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 ½ cups diced potatoes

Salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning

2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

2 (14 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes

2 (14 oz) cans white beans, drained

32 oz vegetable broth

¾ cup heavy cream

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS:

In a large dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat and add onion and potato. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and continue cooking until potatoes are tender.

Add tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring often.

Pour in tomatoes with juices, beans, and broth and bring heat down to low. Simmer for 20 minutes …