Creamy Tomato Soup!

Vegetarian! Delicious! Inexpensive: around $2 a pot.

I served this last night with grilled cheese sandwiches and butter round (Ritz off-brand) crackers and it was a crowd pleaser; even my 2 year old liked dipping his sandwich and crackers in the soup.  Feel free to sub fresh spices for dried if you don't mind having chewy bits. This recipe creates a smooth consistency similar to the leading canned brand.

 

Ingredients

 

2 Cans Tomato Sauce (unflavored)

1 Cup Water

1/2 Tbsp Onion Powder

1/2 Tbsp Granulated Garlic

Pinch of ground italian seasonings (just a pinch! this isn't marinara!)

1 tsp Salt (to taste)

Several dashes of pepper (to taste)

4 ounces cream cheese, cubed

 

Directions

 

Pour tomato sauce, water, and all seasonings in a pan. On low heat warm until very hot. Don't rush this with high heat or you'll be splattered by tomato bubbles.  Season to taste, add a little more salt or pepper, then add the cream cheese with a whire wisk.  Be patient and stir it until it's all melted smooth.  Serve hot!  Makes about five big bowls. This soup reheats really well.

 

PS - Trying "Grandma Ellen's" Chili recipe today!