Vampire's Tomato Soup

Often times in China Town you can get fantastic deals on very ripe fruit and veggies. This is a great way to eat flavorful food on a tight budget. The only down side is that this produce needs to be eaten within a couple days of purchase. Not ideal for someone who does grocery shopping once per week. Great for a student who can stop by the market on the way home from class :) On Monday I bought four juicy tomatoes on the vine for $0.99. What better way to celebrate the perfect tomato than with the perfect tomato soup? Using my vine of tomatoes and enough garlic to keep a Vampire (or a boyfriend) away, I made a delish soup. Avoid making this dish before a date, but any other cold day put your tomatoes on to boil and let their sweet aroma fill the house.

Xox, Liesse

Vampire's Tomato Soup

• 4 Ripe Tomatoes
• 2-3 Large Cloves Garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 Large White Onion, finely chopped
• 2 Tsp Olive Oil
• 1 Tsp Sugar
• 1 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Black Pepper
• 1-2 Bay Leaves
• 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon

1. Quarter your tomatoes and put in pot with water that just covers the top of the fruit. Bring to a boil then cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
2. In a large pan, saute garlic and onion until translucent.
3. Drain tomatoes, saving the juice, and dice.
4. Add tomatoes and all spices to onions and garlic.
5. Bring to a boil. Turn to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Enjoy!