Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ripe Whole Tomatoes, Diced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
  • 2 cups Tomato Juice
  • 1 cup Red Wine
  • 3 Tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 cube Chicken Bouillon
  • 1-3/4 cup Half-and-Half, Divided
  • 4 ounces, weight Roquefort Or Blue Cheese, Crumbled
  • 1 Tablespoon Flour

Method

  • For the soup:
  • Combine tomatoes, garlic, onion, tomato juice, red wine, sugar, oregano, basil and bouillon cube in a slow cooker and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Once it's finished cooking, you can either leave it chunky or blend in a food processor or blender to make it smooth. Stir in one cup of half-and-half before serving.
  • For the creme:
  • Toss cheese with flour in a small bowl. Bring the remaining 3/4 cup of half-and-half to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Stir in cheese mixture and mix rapidly until smooth. Drizzle mixture over the soup before serving.