I was craving tomato soup, and while I normally associate it with a Campbell’s can, I wanted to make my own. I intended to follow this recipe, except then I really didn’t, but the final result was great. A nice warm bowl of soup, ready to be paired with a grilled cheese.
2 T reduced fat margarine or butter
1 onion, chopped finely
1 carrot, chopped finely
1 T flour
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 c. water
1 t Italian seasoning
1 t garlic powder
1 c. milk
Heat margarine or butter in a large saucepan. Add onion and carrot, and saute for 5 minutes. Add 1 T flour and stir for a minute. Add tomatoes, water, and seasonings, and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add milk, and heat through.
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KC,Yours is much easier and uses items that are on hand in most kitchens throughout the year. Could EVOO be substituted for butter or marg., and could a grated potato be sauteed with the carrot, etc. as a thickener instead of the flour?
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Sounds fantastic and definitely easy — even for me! 🙂
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Yes, I do think you could use EVOO. A potato would probably work, but you could also just cut back the water a little bit to keep it thicker – let me know how it goes!
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Hey Kerry, My mom was tortured w/ tomato soup when she was a kid, so she never served it to us. Hence why I say 'I don't like it'; just like your average 7 year old. ;P But this sounds not only completely doable, but yummy! Going into my must try pile!
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