[Originally shared May 1, 2020]

Creamy root vegetable tomato soup

  • 1.5 cups cooked root vegetables (preferably leftover gratin)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp thyme
  • 1/4 tsp oregano
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Add vegetables, water, butter, milk, red pepper flakes, and herbs to a sauce pot and bring to a simmer over medium low heat, stirring to combine. Stir in tomato paste and then add tomatoes. Simmer until tomatoes are softened and season to taste. Top with grated Parmesan. Yum.