Ingredients

5 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 large onions
12 to 15 Roma tomatoes, cored and diced
1 small can tomato paste (optional)
2 tbsp dried basil
2 tsp salt
2 tsp ground black pepper

2 tbsp vodka or cider
Water

Directions

Sauté all ingredients in a large soup pot until caramelized and browned. Deglaze the bottom of the pan with vodka or cider, stirring up browned bits. Add enough water to fill pot halfway with water; using an immersion blender, blend until smooth. Simmer over medium heat for one hour.