Our family has been fighting off some pretty nasty cold & sinus bugs lately, with the weather fluctuating back and forth. So, we have been eating a lot of yummy soups lately.
I thought I'd share my recipe for homemade tomato soup. It is easy, healthy, and CHEAP. And, so much tastier & better for you than canned condensed soup. Give it a try!
Tomato Soup
Serves 4-6, paired with some bread, salad, or grilled cheese
- 1 28 oz. can of whole crushed tomatoes
- 1-2 Tbsp. oil or butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
- 1-2 Tbsp. of brown sugar, honey, or stevia (optional, but it adds a really good flavor)
- Salt & pepper
- 1 handful of fresh basil (rosemary or thyme would be great, too!)
Heat the oil or butter in a medium sized pot. Saute' the onions until they are soft & beginning to caramelize, about 5 mins. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, but be careful not to burn it.
Open the can of tomatoes and, with clean hands, crush the tomatoes, breaking them apart a little. Pour the whole can into the pot. Then, fill the can to the top with water, and pour that in, too.
Add the salt, pepper, basil, and sweetener if you are using it. Bring the pot to a simmer, stirring frequently.
Now, the soup is done, and all you need to do is blend it up a bit. You can either use an immersion blender for this, or a food processor or upright blender, and blend it in batches. I prefer an immersion blender, but, sadly, mine has died :(. Anywho, blend the soup to your desired consistency, and enjoy!!
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