recipes

Tomato soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 1-2 cloves of garlic, diced
• 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes (the “big” can)
• 1 c chicken stock
• 1-2 tsp sugar
• basil to taste
• 1/4 c heavy cream or similar
• salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. Saute onion in butter for 10 minutes until translucent
2. Saute garlic 1 min
3. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, sugar, and basil
4. Simmer for 5-30 min
5. Blend
6. Add heavy cream
7. Season to taste

Tips

• For a spicier version, add various chili flakes with the butter and onion towards the end
• The brand of crushed tomatoes has a big impact