Amazing Italian Tomato Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Amazing Italian Tomato Soup

• Fire Roasted Tomatoes
• Roma Tomatoes
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• Onion
• Minced Garlic Clove
• 4 cups chicken broth (reduce to 3 cups for thicker soup)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound ground beef

How to Make Amazing Italian Tomato Soup

1. Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease and set aside in a covered bowl.
2. Finely chop 1 medium onion, 2 stalks celery, and 2 cloves garlic.
3. Slice 2 (28-ounce) cans of fire-roasted tomatoes, discarding the end pieces.
4. Lightly spray the bottom of a 5-quart stewpot with cooking spray.
5. Sauté the chopped onion, celery, and garlic in the stewpot over medium heat until the celery is fork-tender (about 5-7 minutes).
6. Add 4 cups of chicken broth. For a thicker soup, reduce the broth to 3 cups.
7. Bring to a gentle boil, then add the fire-roasted tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
8. Continue to boil for about 5 minutes.
9. Reduce heat to a simmer, and add the browned ground beef (optional: omit for a vegetarian version).
10. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add more Italian seasoning as desired.
12. Serve with a variety of toppings: shredded Italian cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped spring onions, and seasoned breadcrumbs.