Creamy Tomato Soup
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Recipe type: Soup
 
Nothing says "comfort food" more than tomato soup. This recipe is just that!
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 large white onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour (I used whole wheat)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (I used Watkins)
  • 1 can (28oz) diced, crushed or whole tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • ¾ tsp thyme leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
  1. In a large dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium heat until the butter melts.
  2. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not brown, about 8 minutes.
  3. Add flour to onions and garlic. Stir to coat.
  4. Add broth, tomatoes, sugar, thyme and salt and pepper.
  5. Blend everything together using an immersion blender until smooth.
  6. Bring everything to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  7. Add heavy cream. Heat until hot. Serve with crusty bread or Cheddar-Garlic biscuits.
Recipe by Parsnips and Parsimony at https://www.parsnipsandparsimony.com/comfort-food-for-lunch-creamy-tomato-soup-with-cheddar-garlic-biscuits/