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So... I've been in a culinary hiatus for quite sometime. I strongly felt that my passion for food has faded. But!! Thanks to a magical turn of events, the fire in me has been lit yet again! And it's burning fiercely. >:)

On that note I bring to you something simple yet again, keeping true to my roots that simple food is always the most comforting food.

I give to you fine furs... Tomato Soup!!!!!!!! Made from the heart, so yes... This soup tastes good. And for once it's pretty darn healthy ;3

Pretty filling I must say. Stores well, and freezes for quite sometime too! :D

I really really encourage you to give this a try, especially now that it's cold out.

ALSO... It's best to use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup.

Ingredients are as follows

--For Soup--

2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Onion *medium diced or small dice*
2 1/2 Cloves Garlic *Minced*
6-9 Roma Tomatoes *Large Dice*
1 1/2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 1/2 tbsp Tomato Paste
Parmesan Rind or 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese *Grated*
*I managed to find some rind at my grocery store*
2-3 Cups of Broth *Whichever is fine, I used beef broth cause I had some in hand*
*Also I say 2 - 3 cups depending on how thick you want your soup*
A bit of Heavy Cream *Optional if you want that creamy look, and some richness*
Salt and Pepper to taste

--For Garnish--

1 tsp Olive Oil
A little knob of butter
1 Portabello Mushroom *Medium or Large dice*
Salt and Pepper to taste
4 Cherry Tomatoes *Cut into quarters/4 slices each tomato*
White Wine
A dash of Heavy Cream
Basil *Chiffonade*

Estimated Prep Time - Roughly 10 minutes
Estimated Cook Time - Roughly 50 minutes
Serving Size - Serves about 3 very hungry critters or 5 with a normal appetite

*Best to start in a large sauce pot*

--Soup--

1. Start by heating up the pot on medium/high heat and add your oil. Once oil is ready add your onions.

2. Once onions become translucent add your garlic till it becomes very fragrant. About 2 minutes. Stir Occasionally.

3. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes to break them down. Stir just a bit

4. After 5 minutes add the brown sugar and tomato paste. Cook till it's evenly mixed.

5. Add the broth, mix gently. Then add your parmesan rine.

6. Once the rine is added, add your heavy cream. Stir then bring the soup to a boil. Once it reaches boiling point cover the pot and lower the heat to medium/low for 30 minutes.

7. Once 30 minutes has passed remove the lid and turn off the heat. Let the soup cool down, roughly 5 minutes.

8. After 5 minutes puree the soup in the same pot with the immersion blender, or in parts with a blender. *Please don't flood the blender with soup, and please at least leave some open space at the top so the steam can escape while blending. Best advice is to remove the little plastic cover in the middle of the cover, then just slightly cover it with a kitchen towel as it's blending.*

9. After it has been pureed you can heat it up again if you'd like or just eat it as is. :3

--For Garnish--

*Best to start in a small saute pan*

1. Start on medium/high heat and add your oil first, then butter.

2. Once oil/butter is ready add your mushrooms. Add salt and pepper.

3. Keep it on high heat and saute from time to time to remove moisture from the mushroom. Should be about 5 minutes.

4. Once the moisture is gone add the tomatoes and wine.

5. Cook the wine off. Should be about 1 to 2 minutes. Once that's done add your broth and cook till it reaches a simmer.

6. Once simmering, add a bit of butter, heavy cream and cook till most of the liquid is gone. Once the liquid is mostly gone add your basil, stir a bit and turn off the heat.

And that's it!!! Super easy and tasty. :3

Goes great with some grilled cheese!

Please give this a try, and let me know how it goes. Enjoy, and happy cooking! :D

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