Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
  • 2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes in juice
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • salt and pepper
  • optional:
  • 2 t crushed red pepper
  • 1 t thyme
  • 1 t basil
  • 1/4-1/2 cup heavy cream

Method

  • Melt butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until onions are soft (5-7 minutes.) Add garlic and saute for a minute more. Add both cans of whole tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes. Puree with immersion blender or puree in batches in food processor.