Homemade Tomato Soup

With the onset of a run of winter storms, there is nothing like a piping hot bowl of homemade soup to warm the soul. A classic choice is tomato soup. A contemporary addition to this warming meal is how you top it: fresh chopped parsley, goldfish crackers, popcorn, a dollop of sour cream or a handful of pre-cooked pasta shapes.

Homemade Tomato Soup

• 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each diced tomatoes with basil, oregano and garlic, undrained
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, grated
• 6 tablespoons flour
• 1 carton (48 ounces) chicken broth
• Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

1. Process undrained tomatoes in a blender until pureed. Set aside.
2. Using a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender.
3. Add garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
4. Remove pan from heat.
5. Stir in flour until smooth. Cook for 1 minute.
6. Gradually whisk in chicken broth.
7. Add pureed tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
8. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until flavors blend.
9. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and/or other topping.

Serves 4 to 6.

Enjoy!