Creamy Tomato Soup

By brenie_shydee

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 26 1/2-ounce boxes vacuum-packed crushed tomatoes, or 10 cups canned crushed tomatoes
• 5 1/4 cups Homemade Chicken Stock Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth, skimmed of fat
• 3 sprigs fresh oregano, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cups half-and-half
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1.Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 6 minutes.

2.Add tomatoes, stock, and oregano, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer gently until thickened, about 45 minutes. Remove oregano sprigs.

3.Slowly add half-and-half, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with oregano, if desired. Serve hot.