Getting My Simple Life Ready for Fall

Last 20 Journey Tracker: https://growing-again.kit.com/62ab64393e Two Week Progress Tracker: https://growing-again.kit.com/3335c334c7 The weather is getting cooler and I have been craving a warm bowl of soup. Today I have picked some of the last things in my garden and I'm preparing them to use in the coming winter months. Grab your free copy of my trackers and join my Email List for additional offers. #SimpleLiving #FallHarvest #LifeAfter60 #SeasonalLiving #GrowingAgain Recipe: Tomato Soup -- For canning or freezing. 4 T butter 2 T olive oil 2-3 large onions 1 head of garlic 10-12 cups fresh tomatoes, or 3 28 oz cans crushed tomatoes 2 t seasoned salt 2 t black pepper 1 1/2 cups half and half 1/4 c brown sugar (optional) 1 quart chicken broth 1/2 c fresh basil 1. In large dutch oven add butter, oil, onions and 1 t salt. Cook on low for 15-25 mins until onions are golden brown and caramelized. Low and slow is the key. 2. Add garlic and cook for 45 seconds, be sure to not brown garlic 3. Add tomatoes, remaining salt and pepper. Simmer for 35-45 minutes. 4. Working in batches, place tomatoe mixture and cream into a high powered blender and blend until very smooth. Pour mixture into a large bowl until all the soup is blended. 5. Return soup back into the dutch oven and stir in basil. 6. Taste soup for seasoning and add the sugar if needed. Amazon Affiliate Links 16 qrt Stock Pot w Lid https://link.amazon/B00yi5hQQ Flour Sack Towels https://link.amazon/B0fuiU8Bx Reusable Storage Bags https://link.amazon/B0dHD7h0E Join my Email List by requesting a tracker -- Additional offers coming.