Does anyone make their own tomato soup? I've been craving it, now that the rains have arrived. I would buy a vanned version, but can't find any without high fructose corn syrup or sugar (organic versions). I know there a lot of recipes on the internet, but I would like to have some tried and tested ones.

Thanks!

Here's an easy, lighter tomato soup recipe that I like..

2 tsp. light butter
3/4 cup chopped shallots or onions
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes in juice, undrained
1 can (14 oz) reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp chopped dill

1. Melt butter in saucepan. Add shallots; cover and cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.

2. Add tomatoes with juice, broth and tomato paste; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend.

3. Remove from heat; stir in dill.

NOTE: For a cream-based version, add 1/2 cup heavy cream during the last minute or so of simmering.

Chele,

Thanks for posting the recipe. I never thought about using tomato paste when making tomato soup. I think I'll try it tonight.

My grandson's other granmother used to make him the recipe below. His mother said, the grandmother always made it for her and her siblings when they were sick. Granny is in the Nursing Home now, so I make it for the two grandkids that we share using her recipe. I can't stand bought tomato soup, but I like this simple one.

TOMATO SOUP

1/4 cup butter, melted (4 Tbsp)
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 quart tomato juice
1 to 2 cups milk

Melt butter in pot over low heat. Stir in flour and stir to make a paste, being careful not to let it turn brown. Slowly, stir in a cup of the juice; gradually add the remainder of tomato juice and heat. Stir in milk. I prefer the taste of tomato rather than the creamy, so I use only about a cup of milk. Add to suit your taste. It takes about 10 minutes start to finish to make this soup.

NOTE: The grandson always wants a grilled cheese sandwich with it.

OnTheGo,

Thanks for posting this recipe. Again, something I never thought about using in tomato soup is tomato juice. Your recipe sounds simple and I will try it.

I also like grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup!

I don't cook, but I DO buy a tomato soup without HFCS. It's called Muir Glen Organic tomato soup. I'm pretty sure they sell it in any grocery store organic section, I usually buy it at Big Lots. It tastes great!

What's HFCS?

I had a HUGE craving for tomato soup the other day. I took a can of diced tomatoes, a can of tomato sauce a couple of teaspoons of basil, and some cream and let it simmer for a little bit on the stove. That's all there was to it and it was wonderful! If I gave it a little more simmer time, it would have been better. Served it with some awesome grilled cheese sandwiches!

M

Annmarie~~~The HFCS is High Fructose Corn Syrup

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to see if I can get Muir Glen here in Santa Cruz. I like their other tomato products. Most organic versions of tomato soup don't have HFCS but still have sugar. I'd really like to avoid the sugar.

I made some tomato soup last night. I didn't have the right ingredients for any of the versions given here, so sort of made up my own recipe. I think I am on the right track. Here is how I made it, sort of a free style recipe:

I made a broth with some red miso, about 1/4 cup, and two cups water and put a handful of brown rice it it to simmer. I sautéed 1/2 onion, some garlic, diced celery, and diced carrot in 1/4 cup butter and a bit of olive oil. When the rice was cooked I added the veggies and a 28 oz can of pureed tomatoes. I then simmered for it for about 15 more minutes. Added some salt and pepper. Pretty good. I brought some to work for lunch today.

When I go shopping this weekend, I am going to what I need to try the versions here. I will cure my tomato soup craving.

:)