Monday, February 23, 2009

Tomato Soup

I almost hate to call this tomato soup. It's SO much better than the stuff you get in the can!! My husband, who is not a tomato soup fan, will even eat this with a grilled cheese sandwich. My kids request it. It's sort of a cross between french onion and tomato soup, with all the best parts!

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups thinly sliced onions
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (46 ounce) bottle V8 juice (I use low sodium)
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 6 slices French bread, toasted
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add the tomato juice, bouillon, lemon juice, parsley and brown sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Ladle soup into 10-oz. ovenproof soup bowls or ramekins. Top with French bread; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.