This soup is a classic! Perfect for those lazy night dinners, that
consist of a simply grilled cheese sandwiches, and good friends. Grill
that cheese, cook up this recipe, and dip in and take a bite!
INGREDIENTS:
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1 carrot, diced
1 can (28oz/800g) whole tomatoes
1 can (28oz/800g) crushed tomatoes
½ tsp. small can of tomato paste
2 tsp. chicken stock
1 cup. half and half
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
In a large soup pot, heat oil over low-medium heat, mix in vegetables
and cook until tender. Add tomatoes, water, chicken stock, and simmer
until veggies become extremely tender, 12-15 more minutes.
Remove 1/3 of your soup mix, let cool and pour into blender, puree
mixture.
Pour puree mix back into your soup, stir in the seasonings and half
and half. Reheat back up to a simmer; make sure not to bring your soup
to a boil when reheating.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS
**For a chunky soup leave out the puréeing part of the recipe, just
skip ahead and stir in the seasons and continue to simmer.**
