Tomato and Sausage Soup

This soup is a healthy alternative to the classic tomato soup.  It also adds a protein which gives it a special sophistication. It is great on a cold day or for an easy lunch. You can make tons of this soup and it stores well in the refrigerator.

Cook time: 20 minutes

Prep time: 10 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• ½ a sweet onion finely chopped
• 2 vine ripened tomatoes diced
• 2  Andouille chicken sausage
• 3 tablespoons of olive oil
• ½  cup of tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon of Cholula Hot sauce
• ½ teaspoon of paprika
• ½ teaspoon of chili powder
• ½ teaspoon of cumin
• ½ teaspoon of soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 cup of water
• salt and pepper to taste
• Sour cream (optional)
• bread (optional)

Directions

1. cook the onions in the olive oil, tomato sauce and hot sauce until translucent .
2. Add in the tomatoes, water, spices, sugar and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
3. Mean while remove the casing from the sausage and thinly slice the meat.
4. Add in the rest of the ingredients and cook on medium for 20 minutes.
5. Transfer to serving bowl and you can serve with bread and sour cream if wanted.