I've decided to do a series of restaurant copycats. I did not go in to steal these recipes. I just want to make that clear before you picture me in a black ski mask going about these restaurants, sneaking into their recipe vaults. These are just things I have found from different people or the internet. Things that taste just like, or at least SUPER close to the original.

Airing today is a favorite of mine. Zupa's Cafe Tomato Basil Soup. It's one of their most requested.

I decided to try this specific one, because if you've ever had this soup from Zupa's, it has a sweet taste that's hard to pinpoint, but so amazing. The flavors blend so well. When I saw this recipe used apple juice, I thought that's probably what gives the unique flavor. I tried it and was thoroughly impressed. It's very similar and so so good!

Just so you know, while I was researching for this recipe, I did find one that used almonds. I think that one must be really good too; I might just have to try it, but this one is awesome. Trust me.