If you are missing the flavors of summer, make this easy soup. All you need is a large #10 can of tomatoes and some basic veggies. If you can't find these large cans, use 5 - 6 regular sized cans.
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Ingredients:
1 #10 can (6 lb. 9 oz.) tomatoes
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 carrot, roughly chopped
1 celery, chopped
1/2 cup butter (1 cube)
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
salt and pepper (fresh herbs, optional)
Steps:
Place fresh vegetables and butter in a stockpot or French oven.
Heat together until vegetables are softened, about 15 minutes or so.
Add can of tomatoes and juice, plus salt and pepper. Cook for 30 minutes.
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After the soup has simmered, remove from heat. Blend in batches and add back to the soup pot. This is a good time to add any fresh herbs, such as basil.
Reheat and adjust seasonings to taste. It's delicious served with a grilled cheese sandwich to dip in the soup.