This recipe is a classic! I love to make this alongside a crispy grilled cheese.
What you will need
4 Tbsp Butter
1 Tbsp Fresh Thyme Leaves
1 Yellow Onion
2 cloves of Garlic
1/4 cup Tomato Paste
56 ounces canned Diced Tomatoes with juice
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
(Nutritional facts 117 calories, 6.21 g fat, 15.08 g carbohydrates, 1.1 g protein, 15 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather and portion all ingredients.
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![op into a small dice.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8764029-1643225517022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9NSZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Chop the onion. Cut the stem and root off the onion and remove the skin. Chop into a small dice.
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![ly dice the garlic.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8764029-1643225517022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9OCZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU2l6ZT0z.jpg)
Smash the garlic with the flat side of the knife and remove the skin. Roughly dice the garlic.
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![thyme leaves.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8764029-1643225517022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTEmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Grab the stem of the thyme and run your fingers down the stem to remove the thyme leaves.
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![r until the onions are translucent and lightly caramelized.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8764029-1643225517022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mg==.jpg)
Add the butter to the pot and add your chopped onion. Saute for 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent and lightly caramelized.
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Measure out the tomato paste and add to the sauteed onions. Stir to combine.
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![the thyme leaves.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8764029-1643225517022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MTgmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Add 4 - 14.5oz cans or 2 - 28oz cans of diced tomatoes in their juice. Add the thyme leaves.
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Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 30 minutes on low heat.
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![. Blend until smooth.](https://craftlog.global.ssl.fastly.net/m/ve/b64-8764029-1643225517022-b3B0aW1pemVGb3I9ZGVza3RvcGhoZCZsYW5ndWFnZVRhZz1lbi1VUyZyZW5kZXJDbGlwU3RhcnQ9MjMmcmVuZGVyQ2xpcFNpemU9Mw==.jpg)
Use an immersion blender or food processor to blend the cream into the soup. Blend until smooth.
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