Creamy Creole Tomato Soup

Paula Deen

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 2  medium yellow onions, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon  cajun seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over med-high heat.
2. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until very tender, 7-10 minutes.
3. Stir in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and broth.
5. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
6. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
7. Return the soup to the pot.
8. Stir in the sour cream and salt and simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes.
9. Serve piping hot.