Creamy Tomato Soup

By jenknoll

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, mashed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 (28 oz) cans good quality whole peeled tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 sprigs of fresh thyme leaves
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream
• thyme for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large pot, place onion, garlic, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until onions turn soft and translucent. About 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, brown sugar, thyme, salt, and pepper. Turn up heat and and let simmer for 15-20 minutes. While simmering, break up tomatoes with the back of a wooden spoon.

Remove from heat. Pour tomato mixture and cream into a blender ( Depending on your blender size, you may have to do in two batches) Blend into a smooth puree.

Return to clean large pot and keep on low heat until ready to serve.