Kats Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2-3 tbsp butter or olive oil
• 2 cans of whole tomatoes
• 2 onions, diced
• 3 whole carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1-2 tbsp tomato paste
• Cracked pepper and salt, to taste
• Up to 1/4 cup of half and half, optional
• Red pepper flakes, optional
• Parmesan cheese, optional
• Cottage cheese, optional

Method 

• Dice veggies
• Heat Dutch oven or thick bottomed pot on medium heat. Heat butter or oil. Add diced veggies and sauté for 10-12 mins
• Add garlic. Sauté for a few more mins
• Add tomatoes, stock, basil, paste, pepper, salt
• Cover and simmer for 10-30 mins (the longer it simmers the more the flavors meld)
• Use an immersion blender to smooth out the consistency
• Add half and half and stir to combine
• Top with cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, or other toppings, as desired.

Notes

• If you like other toppings, use them.
• Add some crusty bread on the side.
• If you like your tomato soup less thick, use more chicken stock.