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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.