My favorite simple tomato soup to can for winter

There is nothing quite like having your own homemade tomato soup to can when your garden is practically exploding with ripe fruit in late August. It beats the tinny, metallic taste of the store-bought stuff every single time, and there's a certain kind of "prepper" satisfaction that comes from seeing those vibrant red jars lined up on your pantry shelves. If you've never tried preserving your own soup before, it might seem a bit intimidating, but once you get the rhythm down, it's actually a pretty relaxing way to spend a Saturday afternoon. ...

April 24, 2026 · 7 min · Vichelle Propina