Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy Tomato Soup
4.5 (2 ratings)
This tomato soup is thick, creamy and full of nutritious vitamins. If you don't like canned tomatoes, feel free to use fresh. 
Servings
6
Creamy tomato soup
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1-28 ounce can whole tomatoes, drained, 3 cups juice reserved
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brandy
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper
Directions
  1. In a large pot, over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and shallots, cook until translucent, about 20 minutes.
  2. Add flour and continue to cook for 1 minute.
  3. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, brandy, paprika, and stock. Simmer for 45 minutes.
  4. Take the soup off of the heat and add the cream.
  5. Blend and season with salt and pepper.