Taste's Like Homemade Tomato Soup

Submitted by Chef ladyinblue3

"This is a soup I came up with when I found out I did not have enough condensed soup for my class last night. I am not a huge tomato soup fan but ate 2 bowls of this and would have had a third if I were not so full! Serve this with a great loaf of bread like ciabatta. I broke my bread into pieces and put it in the soup as I ate...yum!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
• 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder (not onion salt)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder (not garlic salt)
• 1 pinch ground celery seed

directions

1. In a large pot combine the condensed tomato soup with two soup cans full of water, mix to combine.
2. Add remaining ingredients, stir to combine.
3. Cook over medium heat; stirring occasionally until soup just comes to a boil.
4. Turn heat down to low so that soup is at a simmer.
5. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until you just can't wait it smells so good.
6. Serve with warmed crusty bread.
7. If you are watching your sodium intake check the different brands of soup and diced tomatoes the difference in sodium content can be amazing.