Classic Tomato Soup


Classic Tomato Soup

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Servings: Serves eight (yields about 8 cups)
Related Categories: Dinner, Lunch, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Winter

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Ingredients
  • 2  tablespoons
    extra-virgin olive oil
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  • 1 tablespoons
    unsalted butter
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  • 1 large
    white onion, finely chopped
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  • 1  large
    clove garlic, smashed and peeled
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  • 2  tablespoons
    all-purpose flour
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  • 3  cups
    lower-salt chicken broth
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  • 28 ounce can
    whole peeled plum tomatoes, pureed (include the juice)
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  • 1-1/2 teaspoons
    sugar
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  • 1  sprig
    fresh thyme
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    Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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  • 3 tablespoons
    thinly sliced fresh basil, chives, or dill, or a mixture of all three (omit if using one of the garnishes below)
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Directions
1.
In a nonreactive 5- to 6-quart Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium-low heat until the butter melts. Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft but not browned, about 8 minutes. Add the flour and stir to coat the onion and garlic.
2.
Add the broth, tomatoes, sugar, thyme, and 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat while stirring the mixture to make sure that the flour is not sticking to the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes.
3.
Discard the thyme sprig. Let cool briefly and then puree in two or three batches in a blender or food processor. Rinse the pot and return the soup to the pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reheat if necessary. Serve warm but not hot, garnished with the herbs.

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