Homemade Tomato Soup

Homemade Tomato Soup

Tell me, why would you buy something at the grocery store and not look at the ingredients first? Now, I'll be the first to admit I don't always do this. But, that is exactly why I am writing this blog.

Tomato soup. Pretty simple right? That's what I thought, until I turned the can around to the back. Why in the world would you put corn syrup in a soup? And flour, now that I can almost understand better than the corn syrup, but still, why is that necessary?

So, I got some tomato puree and tried my own. It has a stronger flavor, and is more bright red. Which, in my opinion, goes to show you that those added ingredients do nothing but dilute the flavor.

As is my rule with most anything that involves herbs and spices (as long as they're not sodium heavy), season your soup to taste. I like to make mine a bit spicy, so I like cayenne and garlic; but, to keep it simple, just go with sea salt and pepper.

Give it a try the next time you want soup. Get a can of tomato puree or paste, and get creative!

Always remember, you can have fun, eat great, and stay healthy all at the same time! :)