Here we go David, use it as a guide, if you want more garlic, or salt, or parsley, just throw it in there. But use the best quality ingredients you have
Jack's Italian Tomato Soup with Pasta
Good Extra Virgin olive oil
3 large cloves of garlic
1lb or so of good vine-ripened tomatoes
2 medium sized onions
3-4 tbs of finely chopped fresh parsley (with the largest stalk removed)
1 1/2 litres of good quality vegetable stock or bouillon
Black pepper
150g of medium-sized pasta, such as Spirili, Macaroni, Fusili, etc
Grated Parmesan (optional)
Heat a couple of good glugs of oil in a saucepan, on a low heat, and then add the finely sliced onion.
Fry gently for a few minutes, and then add the finely chopped garlic, and half the parsley.
Continue to gently fry for about 10 minutes, stirring regularly.
Add the roughly chopped tomatoes. Increase the heat a little, and continue to cook for 5 minutes, while stirring.
Add 1.5 ltrs of hot stock, and gently bring to the boil, while stirring.
Season with black pepper.
Reduce the heat, cover, and gently simmer for 20 minutes.
Increase the heat again, and add the pasta.
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes (the pasta should be
al dente).
Add the remaining chopped parsley, and stir.
Serve sprinkled with grated Parmesan, if using.