Tomato Soup for Grilled Cheese

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 28 ounce can of tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 1 cup chicken stock OR 2 teaspoons of better than bullion low sodium chicken base
  • 2 teaspoons doenjang
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Optional:

  • 1 shallot, thinly sliced

Directions

1. If Using Shallot

Fry the shallot until crispy.

2. Combine Ingredients and Simmer

Add the tomatoes, garlic and shallot to a pot. Blend until smooth and then add the rest of the ingredients except the heavy cream and salt. Bring to a simmer and reduce until desired thickness is obtained. Typically this takes 1-2 hours.

3. Finish Soup

Stir in the heavy cream. Add salt to taste.

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