Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 3 cups tomatoes* ((peeled and chopped) )
  • 1 carrot ((diced))
  • 1/2 yellow onion ((diced))
  • 1/2 sweet pepper** ((diced))
  • 2 Tbs butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme ((chopped))
  • 1 sprig of fresh basil leaves ((chopped))
  • 1 to 2 sprigs of fresh parsley leaves ((chopped))
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
  • 1 tsp salt ((to taste))
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper ((to taste))
  • a sprinkle of sugar ((optional))

Instruction

  • In a medium to large saucepan, melt your butter
  • Add your onions, sweet peppers, and carrot, saute for 5 minutes
  • Add your fresh tomatoes (see notes on how to peel tomatoes)
  • Add your fresh herbs, dried herbs, and other seasonings
  • Let the tomatoes saute and break down cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes, chopping them somewhat with your stirring spoon
  • In a blender pour half of your soup (don't put the lid on tight - I left the pour spout open) blend your soup for 30 seconds to a minute, pour into the bowl with the broth
  • Repeat with the other half of your soup, blend until mostly smooth
  • Return all the soup and the broth to your saucepan
  • Stir together and let simmer for another 5 minutes
  • Add your heavy cream, stir in and let simmer on low for about 5 minutes or longer until ready to serve