Marinara Sauce

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

1 carrot, finely diced optional

1 stalk celery, finely diced optional

3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced

1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes without added seasonings

1 14.5 oz. can fire roasted diced tomatoes with liquid pureed

⅓ cup water

2 tablespoons tomato paste

½ tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce

1 tablespoon dried basil or 3 tablespoons chopped fresh

2 teaspoons dried parsley 2 tablespoons fresn

½ tablespoon chicken bouillon

½ tablespoon sugar, more or less to taste

1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar or more if you like it tangier

1 teaspoon dried oregano

¼ tsp EACH dried thyme, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes

1 whole bay leaf

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