Real Tomto Soup

By chelyc13

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium vidalia onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 1/4 pounds tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Details

Servings 5

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

2. Add the chicken broth, chopped tomtoes, salt, and pepper. Cover the stockpot and cook for 6 minutes.

3. Remove from the heat. Use a hand blender to puree the soup right in the stockpot. or puree in batches with a traditional blender.

4. Return the stockpot to low heat. dd the cream, oregano, and basil. Cook for 3 more minutes.