Type of dish: Condiment, Main Dish, Side Dish

This recipe takes some time to cook, but is SO worth it!

2 large yellow onions, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp olive oil
5-6 cloves of garlic, minced (about 2 Tbsp)
2 Tbsp dried herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme – whatever you prefer)
1/2 cup red wine
12 cups peeled and seeded fresh ripe tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste

In a large soup pot, heat up the olive oil. Add the onions and cook slowly, on medium heat until they start to caramelize. They should be evenly brown and soft. Cooking them this way brings out the natural sweetness in the onions. Add the garlic and dried herbs and cook for 5 minutes. Deglaze the pan with the 1/2 cup of red wine and cook for 2 minutes more. Add the tomatoes and their juice and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook on low, stirring occasionally for about 2 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Note:Dried herbs hold their flavor much longer than fresh herbs so when slow cooking. If you would like to use fresh herbs, add them at then end of the cooking process, just before serving.

Recipe courtesy of Gazy Brothers Farm