Tomato Soup for Two

• (14g) Butter1 tablespoon
• Diced Onion½ cup
• Garlic Minced2 cloves
• Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes Optional
• 14-ounce Can Tomatoes Whole · cubed, or crushed1
• Chicken Broth or Water¾ cup
• Heavy Cream3 tablespoons
• Salt and Pepper

Method

1. 01

   In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, 5 to 7 minutes.

2. 02

   Add garlic and red pepper and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 03

   Add tomatoes. If using whole tomatoes, crush with a spoon and simmer for 10 minutes to soften. If using diced tomatoes, simmer for 5 minutes. If using crushed tomatoes, continue to next step.

4. 04

   Add broth. Bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.

5. 05

   If using an immersion blender, blend soup until mostly smooth. You may need to tilt the pot for the blender to work effectively. If using a countertop blender, cool the soup for 10 minutes before transferring it to the blender and blend until smooth or mostly smooth. If soup is too thick, you can blend in a little more broth or water. Return to saucepan.

6. 06

   Stir in cream and salt and pepper to taste. Reheat over medium heat if necessary and enjoy!