Chunky Tomato Soup

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Ingredients

• 2 T butter
• 2 T olive oil
• 1 large coarsely chopped white onion
• 4 med. diced shallots
• Salt & pepper
• 3 28oz. cans crushed plum tomatoes
• 4 C chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 t hot pepper flakes
• 1 T balsamic vinegar

Preparation

Step 1

In large pot, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion, shallots, salt & pepper. Stir to blend. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat to med-lo & simmer @ 15 min. Add bay leaf & crushed pepper.
Just before serving, puree mixture to rough stage. Add vinegar at last moment.

Cal. 212