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Tomato soup family dinner

Creamy Tomato Soup Family Dinner

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 28 oz each crushed tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 slices bread and 8 slices cheese for grilled cheese

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium; cook onion about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add garlic; cook another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and sugar; simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Puree with an immersion blender or carefully transfer to a regular blender in batches.
  5. Stir in cream; season with salt and pepper and heat through without boiling.
  6. Meanwhile, cook grilled cheese sandwiches on a griddle or skillet until both sides are golden brown.
  7. Serve soup hot with grilled cheese for dipping.