Clinton Kelly's Cream of Tomato Soup

Tomato Soup

skill level

Easy

time

60-120min

servings

cost

Contributed by : Clinton Kelly

Warm up with a bowl of creamy tomato soup with a hint of fresh basil.

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ingredients

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step 1

ingredients 2 28-ounce cans San Marzano Tomatoes (whole and peeled)
1 large White Onion (sliced thinly)
8 Garlic cloves (peeled and smashed)
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

instructions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice. Cut the tomatoes in half. Toss in a medium size bowl with onions and garlic and about 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Liberally sprinkle with salt and pepper.
step 2

ingredients

instructions Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast until onions turn brown, about 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning.
step 3

ingredients 3 cups Chicken Stock
4 sprigs fresh Thyme (leaves picked)
3/4 cup Heavy Cream

instructions Transfer the tomato mixture to a large heavy bottomed pot. Add the reserved tomato juice, stock and fresh thyme leaves. Let simmer for about 15 minutes. Blend until smooth, taking care not to splatter the hot soup. Add heavy cream and return to a simmer, but do not boil. Adjust the seasoning.
step 4

ingredients 1/2 cup picked Basil Leaves

instructions Pour into bowls and top with a thin strips of fresh basil.
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