Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy Tomato Soup may be the ultimate comfort food. On a chilly day, a steamy hot bowl of this luscious soup is satisfyingly delectable and one of my go to comfort meals. 

                                                             Creamy Tomato Soup
                                                                     adapted from
                                                  The Best of Martha Stewart Living
                                                           Favorite Comfort Food

Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 medium onion chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 26 1/2-ounce boxes vacuum-packed

   crushed tomatoes or 10 cups canned

   crushed tomatoes

5 1/4 cups chicken stock

3 sprigs fresh oregano

1/2 cup half-and-half

salt

freshly ground pepper

Directions

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook stirring, until translucent, about 6 minutes.

Add the tomatoes, stock, oregano, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer gently until thickened, about 45 minutes. Remove oregano sprigs.

Slowly add half-and-half, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish if desired. Serve hot.

Optional: Garnish with a dollop of crème fraiche, basil leaves, and basil flowers

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