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Creamy Tomato Soup

Rich, velvety, and far better than the tin — perfect with a grilled cheese.

Prep 00:05
Cook 00:25
Total 00:30
Yield 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar, to taste

Instructions

  1. 1
    Warm the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic 4–5 minutes until translucent.
  2. 2
    Add the crushed tomatoes and broth. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Off the heat, blend smooth with an immersion blender (or in batches in a countertop blender).
  4. 4
    Stir in the cream. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of sugar to cut the acidity.
Category
Soups
Cuisine
American

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