Here in Texas we have been dealing with unusually cold weather this week. Yes, the Northerners are probably laughing at us right now but oh well! We really only get to bundle up with scarves, mittens and triple layers once or twice a year so this is really a big deal.
In fact, in the next couple of hours we are expecting 70% chance of snow and possibly 1-3 inches. That's A LOT for Houston, Texas.
Of course this chilly weather makes me want to eat comfort food. Comfort food tends to never be healthy but that's ok in my book. By the recommendation of my sister-in-law, Erin and my mom, I decided to try out PW's Sherried Tomato Soup. It's in her cookbook and I have always been intrigued by it so I figured this is the perfect time of year to try it.
In fact, in the next couple of hours we are expecting 70% chance of snow and possibly 1-3 inches. That's A LOT for Houston, Texas.
Of course this chilly weather makes me want to eat comfort food. Comfort food tends to never be healthy but that's ok in my book. By the recommendation of my sister-in-law, Erin and my mom, I decided to try out PW's Sherried Tomato Soup. It's in her cookbook and I have always been intrigued by it so I figured this is the perfect time of year to try it.
This is actually a picture of how mine turned out:
Ingredients
■6 Tablespoons Melted Butter
■1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
■1 bottle (46 Oz.) Tomato Juice
■2 cans (14 Oz. Cans) Diced Tomatoes
■1 Tablespoon (up To 3 Tablespoons) Chicken Base
■3 Tablespoons (up To 6 Tablespoons) Sugar
■1 pinch Salt
■Black Pepper To Taste
■1 cup Cooking Sherry
■1-½ cup Heavy Cream
■Chopped Fresh Parsley
■Chopped Fresh Basil
Preparation Instructions
Sauté diced onions in butter until translucent. Then add canned tomatoes, tomato juice, chicken base, sugar, pinch of salt, black pepper and stir. Bring to a near boil, then turn off heat. Add in sherry and cream and stir. Add in parsley and basil to taste.
■6 Tablespoons Melted Butter
■1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
■1 bottle (46 Oz.) Tomato Juice
■2 cans (14 Oz. Cans) Diced Tomatoes
■1 Tablespoon (up To 3 Tablespoons) Chicken Base
■3 Tablespoons (up To 6 Tablespoons) Sugar
■1 pinch Salt
■Black Pepper To Taste
■1 cup Cooking Sherry
■1-½ cup Heavy Cream
■Chopped Fresh Parsley
■Chopped Fresh Basil
Preparation Instructions
Sauté diced onions in butter until translucent. Then add canned tomatoes, tomato juice, chicken base, sugar, pinch of salt, black pepper and stir. Bring to a near boil, then turn off heat. Add in sherry and cream and stir. Add in parsley and basil to taste.
I LOVED IT! I am a big fan of La Madeline's tomato soup and this reminded me of it. Soooooo good. I highly recommend it. The only thing I might change is to add crushed tomatoes next time instead.
Definitely a 9/10 for deliciousness and comfort factor.
Oh and this is what looks up at me as I cook every night. Ever so hopeful they are....
