Tomato Soup

This tomato soup is so rich and has layers of flavor. Try it! It’s so much better than opening a can. 

Tomato Soup

2 Tbsp oil

1 cup chopped onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chopped carrot

1/2 cup chopped celery

56 oz. canned tomatoes (or 8 fresh tomatoes diced and seeded)

7 cups chicken broth

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 

2 tsp salt

1 tsp thyme

1 tsp pepper

8 drop Tabasco

Sauté garlic and onion in the oil u til tender. Add carrot and celery and cook 7-9 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients.  Cook and bring nearly to a boil.  Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently.  Use immersion blender to make a smooth soup, or leave chunky, if desired.