I couldn't possibly let Sandwich Day go without making some tomato soup and though hubby can take it or leave it, I'm taking it! Dunking my hot sandwich into a hot bowl of soup sends me up to Heaven! Growing up I didn't like tomatoes but always liked tomato soup which I thought was weird. I think that I had this image of tomatoes that made me think I couldn't like them in any other way than a soup. Now I love them diced, stewed, even raw! Go figure how our tastes changes over time or perhaps our fears lessen over time! I'm more willing to experiment with new things now than when I first started cooking.
I love the color of red tomatoes and I try to always keep them around even if in the can. Tomatoes are so versatile and I use them in salads, sandwiches, soups, mixed vegetable dishes, and even with pasta meals. I love the sweetness of them and mixed with Italian herbs even better. For the tomato sauce I keep on hand, I like to buy Hunt's tomato sauce with basil, garlic, and oregano. They're always on sale like 6 for $1 so I rack up when I shop for them!
Ingredients:
1/2 can whole peeled tomatoes
1 can Hunt's tomato sauce with basil, garlic, and oregano
vidalia onion, chopped finely
1 garlic clove, chopped
dried basil
oregano (fresh or dried)
1/2 c. milk
EVOO
kosher salt
lemon pepper
green onion, chopped (optional for topping)
Preparation:
Sauté onion, oregano, basil, and garlic in the pot with a little EVOO that you plan to make the soup in. Once onion is clear, add the strained whole peeled tomatoes. Stir. Then, add the can of tomato sauce. After this has come to a boil, add milk. Stir immediately. Add salt and pepper to taste. You can an also adjust more herbs if you want. Blend until mostly smooth, leave a few tomato chunks to keep it hearty. Pour into bowls and top with some chopped green onions and/or basil.
And this soup will be submitted to Deb's Souper Sundays!
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