HOMEMADE CREAMY TOMATO SOUP FROM SCRATCH RECIPES

Steps:

• Melt the butter with the oil over low heat in a pot.
• Add the onion; wilt over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes, stirring.
• Sprinkle with flour and cook 3 minutes longer, stirring.
• Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and broth.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.
• Season with cloves, salt, and pepper.
• Remove from heat.
• Purée the soup in a food processor or blender, a small portion at a time.
• Pour through a strainer into a pot.
• Stir in the half-and-half.
• Warm the soup before serving.

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cut an X on the bottom of each tomato. Immerse the tomatoes in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Work in batches until all tomatoes are done. Peel and coarsely chop.
• Melt 2 Tbs butter in a soup pot and saute the garlic for 30 seconds-1 minute until fragrant but not brown.
• Add the tomatoes and sauce. Simmer for 30 minutes.
• Puree with an immersion/stick blender.
• Add the basil leaves, the remainder of the stick of butter and the cream. Stir until butter melts and all is incorporated.
• Enjoy!