Soup: The Healthy Depression Comfort Food

Homemade Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds Roma tomatoes, cored and sliced
• 3 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 white onion, sliced
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon oregano
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 quarts water

Directions:

1. Wash, core and slice all the tomatoes.
2. Saute the celery and onions in a medium sized saute pan with olive oil until onions are translucent.
3. In a large soup pot, add the tomatoes, sauteed veggies, and herbs.
4. Add the water. Salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cook on low heat, covered for 1 hour. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the milk.

Part of beating depression is not feeling so alone. When you make a pot of soup, share it with someone else. There's nothing like sharing a bowl of soup with a neighbor or friend. Bon appetit!