A simple thing called Hearty tomato and basil soup

Ingrediants:
      2tbsp (25 ml) Vegetable oil
      1 Onion diced
      1 cup (250 ml) Bella Tavola Soup Mix
      28 oz (796 ml) Can diced tomatoes
      4 cups (1 L) chicken stock
      1 cup (250 ml) Water
      1 5,5 oz (156 ml) can tomato juice
      A palm full fresh chopped basil
      A palm full fresh chopped oregano
      2 tsp Gourmet Garden Basil Herb Paste (found in tubes in the vegetable aisle at your super market)
      Salt and pepper to taste

In a large saucepan, heat the oil, add the onion, cook for 5 mins. over MED heat. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil on HIGH heat. Reduce and let simmer for 1 1/2- 2 hours till the peas and barley are tender.