1. |
Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. |
2. |
Add salsa and allow the onions and garlic to simmer in the liquid. |
3. |
Add tomatoes, cilantro stems, coriander, cumin, and salt. |
4. |
Allow to simmer until the tomatoes soften and basically melt into the sauce. |
5. |
Transfer to a blender (or use a hand immersion blender) and puree until you reach the consistency of pea soup or thick tomato sauce. |
6. |
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with cilantro leaves. |
7. |
Note: would also work well as enchilada sauce or a base for vegetarian Spanish rice. |