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Cream Of Tomato Soup




Source of Recipe


Sweet Baby Media






List of Ingredients



• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped shallots (2 medium) or onion
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  
• 3 cups chopped or crushed canned tomatoes
  
• 1/2 cup half and half (optional)
  
• 1 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
  
• Lightly buttered saltines, toasted or croutons
  






Instructions



1. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
   
2. Add shallots and garlic; saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
   
3. Add broth and tomatoes; bring to a boil.
   
4. Lower heat and simmer, uncovered, 25 minutes or until tomato mixture begins to thicken.
   
5. Remove from heat.
   
6. Process in 2 batches in a blender until smooth.
   
7. Return to pot and heat over medium heat until soup is warmed through.
   
8. Stir in half and half (if using) and 1 tablespoon of butter.
   
9. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
   
10. Serve topped with parsley and toasted saltines.