Homemade Tomato Soup

Why buy canned tomato soup which is expensive, loaded with salt and probably MSG. Here is a simple recipes that takes minutes to make. You can change the taste by changing the herbs.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 28 ounce can or 2 pounds fresh tomatoes
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half cream
  • Herb suggestions: 1 tsp dried basil or; 1 tsp dried tarragon or; 1/2 tsp fennel seeds or; 1 tsp dried oregano

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a medium pot. Add the minced garlic and herb of your choice and cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes. Use a potato masher, hand mixer or blender to smooth the mixture. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. You can omit the cream if you don’t want a creamy soup.

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