TOMATO GORGONZOLA SOUP

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This is a very forgiving recipe. Don't worry if you have to modify the amounts or substitute a little. Try it with fresh tomatoes and basil in the summer! Serve in bowls or scoop out 8 inch round loaves of bread to make bread bowls.

Provided by Jess

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ large red onion, diced
½ cup red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ½ cups tomato juice
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground white pepper

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, pepper, and garlic; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Add the cheeses, cream, and milk; heat mixture until cheeses melt and the mixture is simmering.
Stir in the tomatoes (including their liquid), tomato juice, basil, sugar, and pepper. Continue to simmer mixture for 15 to 20 minutes while stirring constantly. Do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Cholesterol 64.3 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 592.6 mg, Sugar 8.7 g