If there were any question about the consequences of procrastinating on your thesis, this is proof. The above photo is the tomato soup that I have survived on through the last three meals. Why? Well, I’m short on time, so I definitely can’t make anything from scratch these days. (Long gone are the days of farmer’s markets, homemade pasta sauce, and experimental baking!)
This tomato soup, though a quick fix, also happens to be healthy, super savory, and easy to customize. So even though it’s ridiculous that I’ve essentially been on a liquid diet for a day and a half, it’s not that tragic, especially in light of the red velvet cupcake I had this afternoon (um, yum). If you’re not into the idea of living off of soup alone (and I can’t blame you), then this recipe also makes a great supplement to a bigger meal.
The Thesis Writer’s 5-Minute Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
Trader Joe’s Organic Roasted Tomato & Red Pepper Soup
Fresh spring onions, chopped
Seasonings (oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, etc.)
Carrots, celery, potatoes (optional)
Butter
Toppings:
Crispy onion bits (I recommend French’s Fried Onions or any Vidalia variety)
Cheese (either the cheap mixed variety or freshly grated parmesan)
Additional fresh spring onions, chopped
Directions:
- Melt butter. Fry the seasonings and some of the spring onions. When onions turn soft, add the desired amount of soup (I like to mix in a bit of chicken broth for added flavor). Add vegetables, if desired. Simmer until hot, about five minutes without extra ingredients, but longer if you want vegetables to get soft.
- Top with cheese, fresh spring onions, and crispy onion bits.
If you try this, tell me what you think!
