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On this list you’re not going to find any extra fancy soups, this one features recipes with great, fresh ingredients and easy instructions. Homemade soups that are perfect for storing!

Tomato Soup

First on the list is a classic! This soup reminds me of being a kid, getting home from school on a cold afternoon when my mother would warm me a coffee mug of tomato soup with a half a grilled cheese sandwich. Now that I’m older and live on the West coast my days are much warmer but what is great about this one is you can serve it at room temperature and it is still delicious. Only seven ingredients! What could be easier? I know it says heavy cream optional but in my opinion there’s really no option!

Ingredients: 

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1 28 ounce can of tomatoes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream (optional)
salt and pepper to taste

1. Place butter and oil in a large pan or stockpot.
2. Heat over medium heat until the butter is melted.
3. Add onion and cook until onion is lightly browned. About  3-5 minutes.
4. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
5. Then add tomatoes and stock.
6. Simmer 10 minutes.
7. Puree in blender or use an immersion blender to puree. If using a blender let cool slightly and be careful putting hot liquids in the blender.)
8. Add cream.
9. Serve and enjoy.

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