Uncle Bill's Creamy, Savory Tomato Soup

Submitted by William Uncle Bill

"You may also make this recipe with regular or fat-free half and half. A very nice smooth and tasty soup."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 large garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 6 large sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped small
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup half-and-half cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon white pepper

directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and saute' until translucent, about 2 minutes, stirring often.
3. Add garlic and thyme and saute' for 2 minutes.
4. Add crushed tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes and balsamic vinegar.
5. Bring to simmer, about 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
6. Reduce to low and stir in baking soda.
7. Add half and half, stir well and bring to a simmer. DO NOT BOIL.
8. Use an immersion blender to puree' soup in the saucepan or puree' soup in batches in a food processor or blender.
9. Season with salt and pepper.
10. Serve hot.

Reviews

[Trucster]

Easy to make; a big bang for the buck.