Cream of Tomato Soup
Total Time
About 1 hour
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Ingredients
6-8 servings
- 2 (28-ounce) cans whole tomatoes packed in juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 large shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- Pinch ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons brandy or dry sherry (optional)
- Salt and cayenne pepper
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Preparation
Step 1
Heat oven to 450°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Place a strainer over a large bowl, and open the first can of tomatoes into it.
Step 2
With fingers, carefully open whole tomatoes and push out seeds, allowing juices to fall through strainer into bowl.
Step 3
Spread seeded tomatoes in single layer on foil. Repeat with second can of tomatoes.
Step 4
Sprinkle tomatoes on roasting pan evenly with brown sugar. Bake until all liquid has evaporated and tomatoes begin to color, about 30 minutes.
Step 5
Let tomatoes cool slightly while you work on the rest of the soup.
Step 6
Heat butter over medium heat in large saucepan until foaming. Add shallots, tomato paste and allspice. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are softened, 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 7
Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds.
Step 8
Gradually add vegetable or chicken stock, whisking constantly to combine; stir in reserved tomato juice.
Step 9
Gently peel roasted tomatoes from foil and add them to the pot. Cover, increase heat to medium, and bring to a boil.
Step 10
Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, to blend flavors, about 10 minutes.
Step 11
Off the heat, use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth.
Step 12
Add cream — start with just 1/4 cup, adding the last 1/4 cup if desired, drizzled over serving bowls — warm over low heat until hot, about 3 minutes.
Step 13
Off heat, stir in brandy and season with salt and cayenne. Serve immediately.
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Chef's notes
This recipe got a refresh and new photos in 2019. The recipe has been simplified a bit.
Do ahead:
Soup can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Warm over low heat until hot; do not boil.
