Ellie Krieger's Creamy Tomato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no salt added diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
• 2 add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.
• 3 add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• 4 add the tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
• 5 decrease heat to med-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
• 6 remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, about 15 minutes.
• 7 working with about 1 cup at a time, puree the soup in a blender until smooth, then transfer the puree to another pot (alternatively, you can use an immersion blender).
• 8 stir in the cream, sugar, salt, and pepper; taste and adjust seasonings.
• 9 serve garnished with the chives.
• 10 160 calories per 1 1/2 cup serving.