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Creamy Tomato Soup

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 30 min. YIELD: 4 servings.
One spoonful of this classic will take you back to your childhood, sipping warm tomato soup on a cold day. Pair it with a grilled sandwich for a hearty lunch. We suggest grilled cheese! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Fresh basil leaves, optional

Directions

  • 1. In a large saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium heat until butter is melted. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, basil, salt, sugar, thyme and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes.
  • 2. Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup until smooth. Return to pan. Slowly stir in cream. Cook and stir over low heat until heated through. If desired, garnish with basil and additional cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 252 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 5g protein.

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