2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1 medium onion diced (1.5 cups)
4 cloves of garlic minced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 28oz crushed tomatoes (I love the fire roasted)
1 6 oz can of tomato paste
3 cups of Chicken Broth
1 cup of white wine (optional but adds so much to the flavor omit and sub with more chicken broth or water)
1 Tbsp Basil chopped (fresh is best)
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
salt & pepper
1/4 cup sugar (I use unrefined)
1 package of sweet Italian sausage (casings removed or buy ground)
4 oz of fresh goat cheese (or cream cheese)
Croutons:
1 Tbsp. of olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt
3 cups of rough cut or torn pieces of artisan bread (sourdough boule, or Italian type loaf)
Find it online: https://simplegardenkitchen.com/savory-italian-tomato-soup/