Tasty Tomato Soup

Tasty Tomato Soup

2017-01-24 18:08:09

Serves 4

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Ingredients

From Brooke: The temperatures are dropping fast. It’s time to get out the sweaters and cozy up inside. It’s easy to hunker down in the winter, opting to watch a movie instead of walking to a new restaurant. But don’t let the cold weather put a damper on your social calendar.
The solution is in your own kitchen. Why not invite some friends over for a soup party? It is a great way to enjoy a cozy and casual dinner with friends without the stress of preparing an elaborate feast. Plus, soup is the one dish that can make anyone look like a good cook.
Soups are warm, hearty, comforting and hard to mess up! Don’t want to use chicken broth? Use vegetable broth. Out of broccoli? Replace with mushrooms. Tired of chicken? Try it with fish. A little broth and a few veggies in the freezer or fridge is all you need to get started. If you have the time to make a double batch, you can freeze some before anyone arrives and defrost later.

Here are a few things to keep in mind if you’d like to give a soup party a try

Spice up the variety
Offer two soup choices that highlight different flavor profiles. Pair a spicy chili with a veggie soup or a tomato soup with a white chicken chili. For really large groups, ask other people to bring a soup, too—then let party goers vote on their favorite. Give the winner a bottle of wine or a cookbook.
Tempt guests with toppings
Allow everyone to customize their own bowl. Pumpkin seeds, peppers, chopped onions, fresh herbs and goat cheese are all healthy options.
Give serving options
Offer two different sizes of bowls to your guests. Smaller bowls or mugs work great for people who might want to try all of the soups. Larger bowls work best for people with a hearty appetite. The casual nature of a soup party means you can serve the soup straight off the stovetop or keep it warm in a crock pot and let people get their own.
Send them home with something special
I love to add special touches to dinners at my house. In this case, you might want to offer everyone a copy of the recipe when they leave.
4 Make-Ahead Soups for When You Want to Veg Out
TASTY TOMATO SOUP
By Brooke Thomas from The Thankful 30 Crock Pot
Serves: 4-6
Ingredients
28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth (swap for veggie to make vegan)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 can coconut full-fat milk
2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

Add tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt and pepper to crock pot. Stir.
Cook on high 4-6 hours or low for 8 hours.
Add coconut milk and butter and stir well.
For a creamier soup, you can blend with an immersion blender.

By Brooke Thomas

Adapted from The Thankful 30 Crock Pot

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