Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: heat the olive oil in a large pot, and saute the onions and green pepper until soft. add the garlic and saute another minute or two. coarsely chop the fresh tomatoes, add them to the pot and cook, stirring, until they begin to give up their juice. coarsely chop the canned tomatoes and add them, along with the tomato sauce and tomato past. stir in the seasonings, cover the pot and simmer the sauce over low heat 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. the contadina tomato sauce and paste have significantly better flavor than any others i know of. if you can't get contadina, then a small shake of tabasco will help (not enough to make it hot, just enough to give it a little sparkle).

Target recipe: combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, celery, parsley, basil and bay leaf in a large pot. bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until quite soft, 1-2 hours. remove bay leaves and puree soup with an immersion blender. (you can use a food processor or blender, but both tend to add air and will make the soup distinctly pink instead of red.) add salt, sugar, and pepper. bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, uncovered, 1-2 hours, until thickened.