Sweet and Chunky Tomato Soup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This sweet and chunky tomato soup's sweet, fresh taste redefines this typically average dish while chunks of tomatoes give it a hearty and filling appeal.

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon butter, divided
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow bell pepper, diced
8 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
2 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

1 Melt 1/4 teaspoon butter in a large pot. Add bell peppers; cook, stirring constantly, until peppers are slightly charred. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, and garlic; season with salt, oregano, basil, sugar, and cloves. Bring to a boil; cook until tomatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.
2 Combine milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan; stir until smooth. Place saucepan over medium heat; add remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter. Cook and stir until thickened; stir into vegetables.
3 Strain and transfer 1/2 vegetables to a blender; blend until smooth then return to the pot. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let sit before serving, about 5 minutes.