Ingredients:

2 tablespoon canola oil
3 cups diced white onions
6 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
8 cups red tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup tomato paste
6 tablespoon chopped basil
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

- In a saucepan, heat the canola oil for 2-3 minute over medium heat.
- Saute the onions for 4-5 minutes, avoiding any browning.
- Add the garlic, tomatoes, vegetable broth and tomato paste.
- Bring to boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes until tomatoes are soft.
- Remove the mixture from the heat, add basil and blend in a blender or food processor for 2-3 minutes until
the mixture is smooth.
- Season with salt, pepper.
- Divide the mixture into two even containers.
- Reserve half for pizza sauce. Use other half for a base for tomato vegetable soup or freeze to enjoy on a pizza later!