Nursery Soup From A Can

1. 1

   Dispense entire can of tomatoes into a medium saucepan, juices and all. You can break the tomatoes up with your fingers if you'd like.

2. 2

   Throw in the herbs, but don't overdo it, especially with the thyme. Drop in a good plug of butter, more is better than less.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil then lower to a gentle simmer, until you can mash the tomatoes with a fork. Leave it chunky, and irregular though. You want neither crunchy tomatoes or mush/puree. You want tomatoes that give you something to bite into. This takes about 12 minutes of low simmer.

4. 4

   Have your toast ready if you're going to use it; tear most of it into the bottom of a bowl, then pour most of the tomato mixture over with a splash of cream and a sprinkling of the salt. Eat this warm and creamy and salty and a bit sweet, before the bread gets too soggy. You'll have extra sauce and toast though, and can do this twice.

5. 5

   Take a long nap and forget your worries, for now.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.