Sunday, February 12, 2012

Delicious Herbed Tomato Soup

I just made this super yummy soup  Saturday.  I got the recipe from my Dad’s wife Mertie, she is a great cook.  When we were there for Thanksgiving, she started this soup cooking for lunch the day we left.  I didn’t get to taste it, but it smelled so delicious while cooking that I asked for the recipe.  With the cold weather this weekend, I decided to test out the recipe and it was as great as the smell promised.  Easy, yummy and healthy!  Thought I would share it with you!

Herbed Tomato Soup

1/2 cup diced onion (could add celery if desired)

2 Tbsp. butter

1 – 14 oz can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano

Crushed garlic to taste (lots!)

3/4 cup chicken broth

3/4 cup half and half

1 8 oz can tomato sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

Cook in slow cooker 3 hours on high or longer on low.  Blend all or some of the soup with a hand held submersion blender for creaminess.  Top with Parmesan cheese!

I didn’t figure the calories completely but they are low.  I added a grilled and then shredded chicken breast for protein.   

It makes a few servings – maybe 4 or 6 – I am the only tomato soup eater in my family!  I have had two servings and there is more for lunch next week!  Hope you try it!

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