- 2 (10 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup tomato juice (such as Mott's®)
- 1/3 cup minced chives
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- Combine the tomato soup and the water in a large sauce pot; simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add the tomato juice, chives, garlic, cayenne, rosemary, thyme, oregano, basil, and paprika to the pot. Simmer soup for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and red peppers. Simmer until peppers are soft, about 10 minutes.