Tomato Soup

By LadyRev-2

This was a recipe prepared by Patricia Heaton on her Food Network show

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
• One 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
• One 15-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives

Preparation

Step 1

Melt the butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.

Increase the heat to medium-high and add both cans of tomatoes, the stock and cream. Bring to a brisk simmer, reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer and cook until slightly thickened and the flavors have melded, about 20 minutes.

Puree the soup with an immersion blender until almost smooth. Add the nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Serve in cups or small bowls and garnish with the chives.