As a kid, I absolutely LOVED Campbell's tomato soup. Give me a can of that and grilled cheese or peanut butter sandwiches and I was set! Mmmmmmmm... But as I've grown, I've come to like soups with a bit more to them. This simple recipe takes those childhood memories and adds a little grown up spice to it. I hope you enjoy!
Creamy Tomato Soup with a Kick
INGREDIENTS
2 large sweet yellow onions
3 – 4 large cloves of garlic; minced
4 cups vegetable stock
1 large can (28 oz.) tomato puree
1 large pinch of saffron threads
1 – 2 Tbsp basil (chopped if fresh)
½ Tbsp crushed red pepper (to taste)
2 cups small pasta
1 cup heavy cream
In a large pot, add the onions and cook over medium-low heat
for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and cook
for 1 more minute. Stir in the chicken
stock, tomato puree, saffron, basil, and crushed red pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower the heat
and simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente or even less. It should not be finished cooking yet; it will finish cooking in the soup.
Meanwhile, cook the pasta al dente or even less. It should not be finished cooking yet; it will finish cooking in the soup.
Drain the pasta and add it to the soup. Stir in the cream, and
taste test. Continue cooking the soup at
a simmer for 10 more minutes, stirring frequently and adding seasonings as
needed.
NOTES
- For chunkier soup, used a 28oz. can of diced tomatoes, a 6oz. can of tomato paste, and 12oz. of water.
- For a stronger tomato flavor, add tomato paste. Use water to maintain desired consistency.
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Questions
1. What meals do you remember as part of your favorite childhood memories?
2. Has your taste and choice of food changed as the years go by?
I've certainly opened myself up to a wider range of foods and because of that have a greater appreciation for foods that I shunned as a kid.
3. Do you have any favorite go-to recipes hiding in your kitchen?
If so, I want to know!
Dream. Believe. Achieve.
2 comments:
You said "heavy cream", I'm in! I love that stuff. In France they cook chicken in it with mushrooms. So freaking good!
I do a pretty good lasagna and ravioli!
I'll have to try this one. I love tomato soup but store bought ones are often too sweet.
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