Liz's Tomato Soup Recipe from BUNKO!

Nordstroms Tomato Basil Soup

* 1 cup canned peeled plum tomato (ROMAS)
* 1/4 lb carrot, chopped
* 1/4 lb onion, chopped
* 1/3 tablespoon dry basil
* 1/8 cup olive oil
* 1/4 gallon water
* 1/8 lb chicken base
* 1/4 quart heavy cream
* 1/3 tablespoon kosher salt
* 1/3 tablespoon black pepper

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, sautee the olive oil, carrots, and onions at medium heat for 15 minutes. (until carrots are really soft)
2.Add the basil, salt, pepper, and tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
3.In a large bowl, whisk the chicken base into the water until dissolved.
4.Add the water mixture to the stock pot, bring to a boil, and then simmer for 45 minutes.
5.Puree the soup using a hand blender while adding the heavy cream until it reaches a thin consistency.

Liz actually puts everything into a blender and purees it until it is creamy.

French Dip by Liz

Pot Roast (not oven roast)
1 box French onion soup mix (use 2 envelopes)
2 cups of water

Put roast in crock pot w/ water. Pour soup on top of roast and in water.

Cook on high until water boils (about 30 min).

Turn to low and cook 4-5 hours.