Welcome to Mama's Italian Recipes Blog

So who is Mama? Mama is a full blooded Italian woman raised in Brooklyn New York surrounded with good food and Italian culture. I want to share the recipes of the old world with the new world. Known for her exceptional dishes she loves nothing more than to prepare and serve these recipes to her friends and family.

Now, we share them with you.

Friday, January 25, 2008

HOMEMADE TOMATO SOUP ~ ITALIAN STYLE RECIPE


3 cans diced tomatoes ( 14.5 oz)
2 cans tomato sauce ¼ cup onion ( 5oz)
1 clove garlic- minced
2 tsp basil (we love fresh and diced but dried works well too)
½ tsp oregano (same as above)
¾ cup milk
1 cup parmesan cheese
extra virgin olive oil

Start, mix and cook all in your soup pot!

Sauté onion, oregano, basil, and garlic in olive oil.
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce - bring to a boil.
Add milk and stir while reducing heat to simmer.
Add ½ of Parmesan cheese .
Simmer 1 hour and top with remaining parmesan cheese right before serving!