Name: Better Than Campbell's Chunky Tomato Soup
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 onions, chopped; 1 stick butter (1/2 cup); 2 26-ounce cans of tomatoes (any kind)

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This chunky tomato soup comes together in 15 minutes–and it’s better than anything you’d find in a can. Easy, bursting with flavor and a favorite for kids. Can’t get better than that!

What you need to make chunky tomato soup

2 onions
1/2 cup butter (one stick)
2 26-ounce cans of tomatoes (any kind)
Salt & pepper

That’s it!

You could add:

basil
cheddar cheese
milk
pureed sweet potatoes (like we do for our Magical Mac & Cheese)
pureed white beans (like we do for our High-Protein Tomato Soup)

But you can serve it as-is, like we did. The flavor is bright and the chunky texture is so satisfying! I broiled a loaf of bread we had hiding out in the freezer and added cheddar cheese. Perfect for dipping.

Here’s the recipe:

Better Than Campbell’s Chunky Tomato Soup

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We love the soup as it is, but possible toppings might make reluctant eaters more curious to try it. Especially if they can do it themselves:

shredded cheddar cheese
a drizzle of cream or milk
croutons
a pinch of fresh or dried basil

Author: Charity Curley Mathews, founder of foodlets.com
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 small servings 1x

Ingredients

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2 onions, chopped
1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
2 26-ounce cans of tomatoes (any kind)

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Instructions

In a large sauce pan, melt the butter. Add the onions and saute until soft, about 7-8 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, including sauce.
Bring to a boil, then lower temperature. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Puree with a hand-held blender OR transfer to a blender and pulse until you like the consistency.

Will my picky eater actually try it?

Maybe! Here are a couple of strategies that work well with my four kids:

Don’t underestimate soup as a dip. For some kids, the only soup they’ll end up eating is the soup that was dunked with the bread. Fine! It’s still a great way to introduce a new, or previously refused, food.
Serve super small portions. I have tiny espresso mugs and egg cups that work perfectly for the tiniest servings. Kids can try something like soup without the pressure of a huge mug in front of them. Best of all, they can get more if they like it.

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