Sweet and Chunky Tomato Soup

This sweet and chunky tomato soup's sweet, fresh taste redefines this typically average dish while chunks of tomatoes give it a hearty and filling appeal.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 118 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 8 tomatoes, peeled and sliced
• 0.5 red bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 teaspoons dried basil
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.75 teaspoon butter, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 1/4 teaspoon butter in a large pot. Add bell peppers; cook, stirring constantly, until peppers are slightly charred. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, onion, and garlic; season with salt, oregano, basil, sugar, and cloves. Bring to a boil; cook until tomatoes are soft, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Combine milk and cornstarch in a small saucepan; stir until smooth. Place saucepan over medium heat; add remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter. Cook and stir until thickened; stir into vegetables.

Step 3

Strain and transfer 1/2 vegetables to a blender; blend until smooth then return to the pot. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let sit before serving, about 5 minutes.