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