Tomato Soup

Tomato soup

Is there any job in America that gets it wrong more often than Weather Forecasters? I know its not an exact science, but it IS a science and you would think that in 2014 there would be a better way to get it right.

In my opinion, the only way to know what the weather is up to, is to step outside and see for yourself.

That said, I still find myself checking the various weather forecasts, especially when I have upcoming plans outdoors (or vacation).

I check way more often in the winter than the summer. I find this odd because I have less outdoor plans in the winter so in theory I should care less.  However, I do it mainly to see IF we’re going to get inclement weather that may factor in to my daily commute.

So recently I checked out one of the online weather sites and was upset to discover that in the next few days they’re predicting frigid temperatures.

A high of 1 degree to be exact.  One. Uno.  Factor in the wind chills and who knows how cold it will get.  I won’t like that at all.  I suppose many won’t.

Then I remembered there are people in Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and plenty of other states that have it much worse than me for many more days each and every year.

Then there’s the Russians?  The Canadians?

After dreading whats forthcoming for a few moments, I realized that no matter how bad I think I have it, there is always someone worse off.

Still doesn’t mean I won’t lay around in comfy sweats and a hoodie enjoying a nice cup of tea….or coffee….or a delicious bowl of soup.

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This recipe is simple and has just a few ingredients (most of which may already be in your pantry).

From start to finish it takes around 15 minutes give or take.

This soup is much healthier that those cans of condensed soup. Not to mention, this version probably costs about the same, yet feeds a family of 4 (with leftovers for lunch the next day).

Who doesn’t like healthy, economical, simple and delicious.

Enjoy!

 

Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 medium yellow onion 1 (28 oz) can of diced tomatoes (I used Organic which was $1.50 at Aldi) 1 (43 oz) container of low sodium tomato juice 2 tablespoons of sugar (to cut the acidity of the tomatoes) 2 low sodium chicken bouillon cubes Fresh Ground Pepper (eyeball it) 1/2 cup Half & Half 1 tablespoon of basil, chopped Directions: Melt butter in a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion and cook until soft. Add tomatoes and stir to combine. Add tomato juice, stir. Add sugar, stir. Add bouillon cubes, stir. Add pepper, stir. Bring everything to a boil then remove from heat. Stir in the half & half and basil. Serve immediately. (preferably with a grilled cheese sandwich)