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Creamy Tomato Soup

February 11, 2014

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Creamy Tomato Soup

:: Creamy Tomato Soup ::

There is nothing like Creamy Tomato Soup on a cold winter’s day.  It truly can warm the soul.  I myself love soup and I look forward to cold days when I can make a batch.  I often like to double my soup recipes, and save half for later.  It’s best enjoyed when I can’t think of what to make myself for dinner… when the kids are covered, and my husband is away for work.  When I have a plan, like homemade soup in the freezer, it makes life that much more enjoyable!

I know at this point in your lives, you have tasted a million Creamy Tomato Soups.  You have your favorite go-to place that you like to buy a bowl with lunch or dinner. Hey my favorites are Sundried Tomato and Paradise Bakery!  This Creamy Tomato Soup tastes much like one of my favorites, and that is why I love it so!  I had a severe addiction to Tomato soup during my pregnancies. 

It only takes a few key ingredients and a little bit of love and you’ll have yourself a steamy bowl of Creamy Tomato Soup in the comfort of your cozy kitchen!  A perfect start to any meal {such as Valentine’s Day}, or add a salad and some crusty sourdough, and you have a simple yet delicious meal on a Tuesday night.

 creamy tomato soup

Don’t you just love this can?  I swear by these little San Marzano tomatoes. I love using the crushed version of San Marzanos when I make marinara sauce. For this recipe, I used their whole tomatoes.  I promise once you try them, and you see these little gems, you too will hunt for the best price for these canned tomatoes! Okay so maybe, that is a little much… but it is one of my weird quirks! {I nearly did two high kicks when I found out our local Pavillions was carrying this brand of San Marzanos.}  Okay, I digressed…so back to the recipe.  Funny thing is that this recipe is an adaptation from Kids In The Holiday Kitchen.  Yes I know, Christmas was two months ago, but I am telling you… it will make for a fantastic addition to Valentine’s Day. Give it a try! Promise you will love it, and even better yet… pair it with a side of grilled cheese. Yum!

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Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes with juice
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup half and half
  • salt and red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  • In a large stockpot heat the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and cook for three minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, and nutmeg.
  • Bring this mixture to a boil.
  • Once boiling reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Once the soup is cooked, let the soup cool (very important).
  • Add in the salt and pepper.
  • In small batches (1/2 cup at a time) place the soup in a blender.
  • Blend until pureed.
  • Another option is use a Cuisinart Smart Stick Blender that you can just blend stick in the stock pot and blend.
  • Add the soup back to the stock pot and simmer over low heat.
  • Add in the half and half.
  • Mix and serve.

Creamy Tomato Soup

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