Sweet and Chunky Tomato Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This flavorful soup is a great treat any time of year! Its sweet and fresh taste redefines this typically average dish while chunks of tomatoes give it a hearty and filling appeal. Serve small portions with you favorite bread or roll. Ingredients:
1/2 red bell pepper, diced |
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced |
3/4 teaspoon butter, divided |
8 tomatoes, peeled and sliced |
1 medium onion, diced |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
2 cups chicken broth |
2 teaspoons salt |
1 teaspoon white sugar |
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano |
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil |
1 cup milk |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
Directions:
1. Place the red bell pepper and yellow bell pepper in a large pot with 1/4 teaspoon butter, and cook, stirring constantly, until peppers are slightly charred. Mix in tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Season with salt, sugar, cloves, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, and cook 20 minutes, until tomatoes are soft.
2. Mix the milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan, and stir until smooth. Place saucepan over medium heat, and stir in remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter. Continue to cook and stir until thickened. Mix into the pot with vegetables.
3. Strain about 1/2 the vegetables from the soup and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth, and return to the pot. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and let sit about 5 minutes before serving.
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