SOUP TUESDAY - DO YOU HAVE A VITAMIX?

VITAMIX TOMATO SOUP

I have had my eye on the VitaMix Professional Series 200 for over a year and I finally took the plunge and purchased it recently.  It is on the pricey side I admit , however, if you like to cook like I do and are committed to fresh foods, this is an item to put at the top of your Christmas list!  It can be used for smoothies, dips, hummus, salsas, grinding your own flour or coffee beans and fresh soups.  One of the fastest and easiest meals and an absolute favorite at our lakehome particularly in the winter months is the Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese Combo.  Here's a simple recipe for your Vitamix for fresh Tomato Soup.  I made it yesterday and it is now a front runner in my weekly meal rotation!  It's a great lunch item or a weekend simple supper. The beauty of the Vitamix is the steel blades turn with such power when pureeing your soup, it actually heats the soup after 4-5 minutes.  It's done when you see the steam come out of the top!  Blends and cooks at once!  Easy clean up too.  Drop dishwashing detergent and a cup of water in your Vitamix,  put top on and turn on until its clean, rinse and you are ready for next time!

Ingredients: (this is for single serving so modify for your needs)
1 box of POMI strained tomatoes (see note on bottom)
1 or 1 1/2 roasted red pepper from jar
Dash of heavy cream
Salt, Pepper, Dried Oregano and Dried Basil to taste

Try a spoonful of plain yogurt on top when serving!  Delicious!

*I did try fresh tomatoes that I washed and quartered with this recipe too and I loved the taste just as much!


** Pomi strained tomatoes can be purchased on Amazon.com for $8.69 per carton or Soap.com for $6.25 for a 2 pack.  By the way, if you aren't familiar with Soap.com check it out for great deals from household items, groceries, school supplies, makeup, diet and fitness....ALL DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME!

*** CHECK OUT BISTM.COM THIS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH WHERE I APPEAR AS A GUEST BLOGGER.  YOU WILL LOVE THE WEBSITE FOR AWESOME CLOTHES YOU CAN BUY OR SWAP!!  THEY HAVE A CHILDREN'S CLOTHING AREA IN THE WORKS AND COMING SOON!!  CHECK IT OUT!