Cream of Tomato Soup

By cwyorkiex3

Try this delicious Cream of Tomato Soup recipe.

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoon. tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon. flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can whole, peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand, 15 ounces
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Crème fraîche, croutons, and finely chopped chives, to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Heat bacon in a 4-qt. saucepan over medium heat, and cook until its fat renders and bacon is crisp, about 15 minutes. Add butter, and increase temperature to medium-high; add garlic, onion, and carrot, and cook, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes.

Add tomato paste, and cook, stirring, until lightly caramelized, about 3 minutes. Add flour, and cook, stirring until smooth, about 2 minutes more.

Add stock, thyme, bay leaf, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 30 minutes.

Remove from heat, and purée; return to saucepan, and stir in cream. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls; dollop with crème fraîche, and sprinkle with croutons and chives.