ROASTED GARLIC-TOMATO SOUP

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A recipe that I found on the back of Muir Glen tomatoes. This makes a really nice soup for lunch and is very quick and easy. The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of whipping cream added at the end. I don't always use it depending on my mood.

Provided by LARavenscroft

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (used fire roasted with garlic, undrained)
2 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a 2-qt saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook and stir 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, broth, basil and pepper flakes and heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; uncover and cool for 15 minutes.
  • Place mixture in blender, cover and blend until smooth.
  • Return to sauce pan and stir in cream, if using.
  • Heat through until hot.

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