When I was growing up, we lived in a “three family house”. My family lived on the first floor and the second floor was divided into two apartments. My grandmother lived in one and her cousins lived in the other.
My mother was a really good cook as was my grandmother, Cousins Lora and Paul were in their late eighties and she was a magnificent cook who managed to produce fabulous meals from a very tiny kitchen (even smaller than the one in my innkeepers quarters!).
So, as a kid, if I didn’t like what WE were having for dinner, I would check out the other two options. As an adult, I’m just starting to realize what a real luxury that was! Three different entrees!
One of best things that Lora would make was a homemade tomato soup. No where can I find her recipe but it was wonderful. Perfect for a day like today (a high of ten degrees???) It was a homemade soup with onions and celery and, the piece de resistance, macaroni!
While I can’t find that recipe, I do want to share this one with you. Absolutely delicious and my favorite, favorite, favorite garnish. Hope that you enjoy!
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Just bought canned tomatoes yesterday intending to make tomato soup – what perfect timing to see your post!