Beach Bar Tomato Soup Recipe 43

Steps:

• Saute onion in butter in a large saucepan or soup pot until translucent. Add Cream cheese and stir until fully melted and creamy. Stir in tomatoes and soup, add milk or half and half. Heat on low, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Ladle into bowls and top with croutons and shredded mozzarella It makes a lot but freezes well. This tastes better the longer the flavors can mingle.

Steps:

• In a 6-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, heat oil, butter and pepper flakes over medium heat until butter is melted. Add carrots and onion; cook, uncovered, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 8-10 minutes. Add garlic and dried basil; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, to let flavors blend, 20-25 minutes. , Remove pan from heat. Using a blender, puree soup in batches until smooth. If desired, slowly stir in heavy cream, stirring continuously to incorporate; return to stove to heat through. Top servings with fresh basil if desired.