I don’t know if there is a better comfort food combination than tomato soup and a nice gooey, buttery grilled cheese. This tomato soup recipe is really easy and the grilled cheese is a bonus. The acid in the soup is a perfect complement to the richness of the butter and cheese in the sandwich.

Immersion Blender

Tomato Soup

I don't know if there is a better comfort food combination than tomato soup and a nice gooey, buttery grilled cheese. This tomato soup recipe is really easy and the grilled cheese is a bonus. The acid in the soup is a perfect complement to the richness of the butter and cheese in the sandwich.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Equipment

• Immersion Blender

Ingredients

  

• 4 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 Medium Onion
• 3-4 Garlic Cloves
• ¼ cup AP Flour
• 6 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 28 oz Cans San Marzano Tomatoes Crushed or Whole Peeled
• 2 tbsp Sugar
• ½ tsp Thyme
• 2 tbsp Butter for Finishing
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

 

• Chop onion and mince garlic cloves.
• Add olive oil and 2 tbsp of butter to pot and heat until butter is melted.
• Add onions and cook on low until onions are translucent.
• Add garlic and cook on low for 1-2 minutes.
• Add flour and stir in well, cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Add tomatoes, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Use immersion blender or let cool and use a regular blender to puree the soup until smooth.
• Add 2 tbsp butter and salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve.

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Notes

This soup is a great base.  You could add croutons, basil, rice, or cream before serving.

Keyword Soup, Soups Stews and Chowders, Tomato Soup