Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lrg onion minced
- 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
- 2 Tbsp. flour
- 3 1/2 lb ripe tomatoes minced
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 c. Fresh Vegetable Broth (see recipe) (you may substitute canned vegetable or possibly chicken broth)
- 1/8 tsp grnd cloves Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
- 1/2 c. half-and-half
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Creamy Tomato Soup
Servings: 8
Directions
- Heat the butter with the oil over low heat in a pot.
- Add in the onion; wilt over low heat for 8 to 10 min. Add in the garlic during the last 2 min, stirring. Sprinkle with flour and cook 3 min longer, stirring.
- Add in the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook over medium-low heat for 30 min. Season with cloves, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cold slightly.
- Puree the soup in a food processor. Pour through a strainer into a pot. Stir in the half-and-half.
- Hot the soup before serving.
- This recipe yields 6 to 8 servings.
- Comments: What's better than fresh, creamy tomato soup on a Sunday night Grnd cloves add in the flavor we all remember as kids. Just go very easy, as it is a strong spice.
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