"Silky tomato soup is like the little black dress of soups. Unadorned and paired with a grilled cheese sandwich, itâ??s a comforting lunch. Dressed up with simple garnishes, it makes a sophisticated start to a dinner party. Use the Creamy Vegetable Soups Recipe Maker to create your ownÂclassic soup, or fill your interactive bowl with all your favorite ingredientsÂfor a twist on a classic soup...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
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1 Tbs. 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 Tbs. all-purpose flour
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3 cups lower-salt chicken broth
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28-oz. can whole peeled plum tomatoes, puréed (include the juice)
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1-1/2 tsp. 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 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh basil, chives, or dill, or a mixture of all three (omit if using one of the garnishes below)