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Classic Tomato Soup

Dinner feels different when it’s soup. The muscles loosen from the bone, the mind lets go of the busyness of the day. It becomes a warm blanket to a worn-out soul.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Author www.sanpasqualskitchen.com

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Large Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Smashed And Peeled
  • 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
  • 3 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 can 28 Oz. Size Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • 1-½ teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 sprig Fresh Thyme
  • Salt And Pepper

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium-low heat until the butter melts.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft but not brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the flour and stir.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, sugar, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat while stirring the mixture.
  • Reduce to low, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Discard the thyme sprig.
  • If you have an immersion blender, blend until smooth.
  • If you are using a conventional blender, let cool a bit and blend in batches, then return soup to the pot and reheat if necessary.
  • Adjust seasoning.
  • ¡Enjoy!