Classic Tomato Soup

Name: Classic Tomato Soup
Yield: Serves 6 to 8
Ingredients: 2 (28-ounce) cans, diced tomatoes; 3/4 cup, low-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 , onion, chopped; 1 , bay leaf; 1 teaspoon, brown sugar; 2 tablespoons, tomato paste; 2 tablespoons, all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon, baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon, table salt; 1/2 cup, heavy cream

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Appears in Cook's Country February/March 2011

Bringing out the sweetness and tartness of tomatoes in a satiny soup is easier said than done.

SERVES6 to 8

TIME50 minutes

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Because tomato season is fleeting, we opted for canned tomatoes instead of fresh in our Classic Tomato Soup. Draining the tomatoes and browning them in a Dutch oven helped concentrate their flavor, while setting aside some and adding them a...

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