Italian-Style Cream of Tomato Soup

Submitted by KPD123

"Outstanding tomato soup recipe! Very simple to make and very comforting! Great to make ahead and freeze for a sick day at home. I hope you enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 tablespoons celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper, ground
• 1 (16 ounce) can Italian stewed tomatoes, undrained or (16 ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes, diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
• 1 cup half-and-half

directions

1. Combine chicken broth, onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic powder, salt, herbs and pepper in a large saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the undrained tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste and sugar. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
5. Stir in half-and-half and heat through. Serve!

Reviews

[larry 2]

It was great,but I think my additives helped(brown rice with 1 extra can tomato sauce to add liquid for rice)+a bit of Italian Spice. Zarr's adaption of amounts was not for 8,had to double recipe.