Mom's Tomato Soup
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Recipe type: Soups
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups of 1% milk (or 2%)
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 1 28oz. can of whole peeled tomatoes (I like Red Pack)
  • 1 fresh basil leaf (for garnish)
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 small cubes of mozzarella (optional)
  • 1-2 tsp of sea salt
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. When butter is melted, add the onions and cool until translucent (about 3 minutes).
  3. Stir in the flour.
  4. Add the milk and stir for a minute.
  5. Add tomatoes, baking soda and sugar and simmer for 10 15 minutes. While the soup is simmering, use a wooden spoon to break apart the tomatoes to release the juices.
  6. Using a hand blender, blend the soup until smooth.
  7. Stir in the salt.
  8. Garnish with mozzarella and basil.
Notes
If you do not have a hand blender, blend the soup in small batches in a regular blender. Only fill the blender half way =)
Recipe by Ladles of Yum at http://www.ladlesofyum.com/2012/07/moms-tomato-soup/