Tomato Soup!

RaShawn, the amazing roommate, really loves my tomato soup recipe.

It has been a very long time since I made the soup, and since we have been out of town for 10 days, I am planning to make it for her as soon as we get home.

If you would like to make some too, this is what you need to do...

Tomatoes Soup Recipe 

-Tools-

• Stove-Top
• Large Stock Pot
• Knife or Slicer
• Can Opener
• Stirring Implement
• Measuring Cup
• [Optional] Spatula

-Ingredients-

• 1 Large Can of Petite Diced Tomatoes
• 2-3 Large Cans of Crushed or Pureed Tomatoes
• 1 Medium Yellow or White Onion (sliced or chopped very thin)
• 1 Stick of Butter
• 3 Cloves of Garlic or Equivalent of Garlic Powder
• 3 Cups of Chicken or Vegetable Broth (fresh, bought or from bullion)
• [Optional] 2 Tbs ground Rosemary and 1/2 tsp of ground Cumin
• [Optional] Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

-Directions-

1. Turn the burner on to Med-Low heat.
2. Add the stick of butter.
3. Once melted, add the onion and let cook until well done.
4. If you are using fresh garlic, it should be added now. If you are using powdered Garlic, do not add it until step 6. 
5. Once Onions are are cooked completely, slowly mix in the broth.
6. Stir in seasonings and mix well for 1 minute. 
7. Slowly mix in Diced tomatoes. Mix well and bring to simmer. Mix again and let simmer for 10 minutes.
8. Slowly stir in crushed tomatoes. Mix well. 
9. Bring to simmer and let simmer on very low for 2 hours. Stir often.
10. Serve hot with sandwiches or alone. 

-Serving Suggestions-

This tomato soup also tastes great with garnishes of Sour Cream, Cheese, Bacon, Celery, or many other options.