Since the weather ’round these parts the last few weeks has been less than stellar, we’ve been stuck in the house A LOT. Last week when the snow just started coming down and it was so gray and dreary out, I had a serious hankering for some tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. I was CRAVING one.

I knew I didn’t have MUCH in my pantry so I knew I was going to have to get creative.

I just started pulling stuff out to see what could work and I ended up throwing this soup together, tasting it along the way to see how it was turning out. Well, it turned out to be DELICIOUS and a huge hit in our house. Lilly loved it, John loved it, I loved it. It was a WIN.

I also really wanted to try a recipe using my Young Living Taste of Italy essential oil blend that I got in my February essential rewards order. It’s a blend of FOUR different oreganos and thyme… so very “Italian” inspired AND immune boosting. Woop! I added one drop at the end of the simmer-time and it was the perfect addition.

Check out the recipe below!

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RECIPE | Easy Creamy Tomato Soup (with Taste of Italy Essential Oil)

A quick, easy, and delicious tomato soup recipe to warm you up on a cold, dreary day!

Course Soup

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 4 -6 servings

Author Molly Stillman

Ingredients

• 1 14 oz can of tomato sauce I use organic tomato sauce - less sodium, no additives!
• 1 14 oz box or can of crushed tomatoes with Basil I used Colavita
• 1 cup free range organic chicken broth
• 1 cup organic heavy cream I get mine from Trader Joes!
• 1 clove minced garlic
• Dried basil oregano, parsley, and thyme (to taste)
• 1 drop of Taste of Italy essential oil blend from Young Living optional

Instructions

1. Combine tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth in a large pot.
2. Add in the minced garlic and dried spices. Let the soup marinate and come to a simmer. Then add in the cup of heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
3. I let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes to let the flavors mesh.
4. If you are adding the DROP (and I say one drop because it is a potent oil) of essential oil, add it at the VERY end and mix well.
5. Ladle your soup in a bowl, add some dried oregano on top and serve with a grilled cheese sandwich, a quesadilla, or even some crackers or pita chips! Yum!

What about you? Are you a tomato soup and grilled cheese fan? What do you like to eat on a dreary day?