Easy Tomato Soup

This winter's been very mild.

Still, we've had a few days where soup was the choice for supper.

What's better than homemade tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich?



I didn't have any fresh tomatoes, so I used these instead.

Does anyone else always wipe the tops off of cans and bottles before opening?

One onion and a couple of cloves of garlic chopped are added to the pot.

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh, a real belly warmer!

Homemade Tomato Soup

2 cans diced tomatoes

(or 4 C fresh, if you have them)

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 t salt

1/2 t red pepper flakes

1 bay leaf

Sautee onion and garlic in 2 T olive oil.

Add tomatoes, herbs and 4 C water.

Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer.

Cook 20 minutes to 1 hour.

Keep covered for soupier texture,

uncovered for thicker soup.

Remove bay leaf and puree with hand blender or processor.

Enjoy!