Classic Tomato Soup
Catie
ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 2 Tbsp cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 sprig fresh thyme
- 14 1/2 oz reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 28 oz crushed San Marzano tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
directions
- 1
In a 5-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat; add oil and onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour and tomato paste; cook 1 minute.
- 2
To saucepan, add thyme, broth, and tomatoes, breaking up tomatoes with your fingers. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, 30 minutes. Remove thyme sprig.
- 3
Using an immersion blender, puree the soup in the pot or transfer the soup to a conventional blender and puree until mostly smooth; return to pot. Season with salt and pepper and stir in fresh basil. Serve immediately. Crushed Club Crackers and grilled cheese sandwich optional.
Source: MS Living
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