POTAGE DE TOMATE (OR TOMATO SOUP IF YOU PREFER!!)

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This is a very tasty "homemade" tomato soup that isn't a lot of trouble to make. My family likes it for supper with grilled cheese sandwichs

Provided by Georgia Girl

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large yellow onion
1/4 cup butter
3 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 -3 cups canned chicken or 2 -3 cups beef broth, your choice
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

  • Chop the onion and saute in the butter in a 6 quart pot until soft and clear, but do not brown.
  • Add the tomatoes with liquid,tomato paste, thyme, sugar, salt and pepper to the pot, and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of the broth and simmer for 15 minutes more.
  • Remove the soup from the heat and puree in the food processor or a ricer.
  • Pour through a strainer to remove the seeds.
  • Add more broth if needed to reach the consistency you desire.
  • Reheat the soup stirring in the heavy cream, but do not boil.
  • Garnish if you wish with chopped fresh basil, or chopped fresh chives, or chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.4, Fat 33.6, SaturatedFat 21, Cholesterol 112, Sodium 813.9, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.2, Protein 2.4

Rowan Neh
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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the rich tomato flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Haliyat Olabamiji
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is absolutely delicious and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


chandra bahadur
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This soup is the perfect comfort food! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


emmanuel ephraim
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the rich tomato flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Moses Ngugi
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This soup is very easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich tomato flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jeremiah Wambete
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe is amazing! The soup is so flavorful and creamy, and the addition of the fresh basil really makes it special. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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This soup is amazing! I love the creamy texture and the rich tomato flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Azim Vuia
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This soup is absolutely delicious and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Manna Khan
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This soup is the perfect comfort food! It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's the perfect way to warm up on a cold day. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Djamel Bel
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I made this soup for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the rich tomato flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Adelfrieda Hauwombo
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This soup is very easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the creamy texture and the rich tomato flavor. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Mim amar Valobasa
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe is amazing! The soup is so flavorful and creamy, and the addition of the fresh basil really makes it special. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Tee Khema
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This soup is delicious! I made it for my family last night and they loved it. The flavors are rich and complex, and the soup is very creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this soup again.