Mollie Katzen Cream Of Tomato Soup I

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 large garlic clove, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
• 3 1/2 cups tomatoes, cooked and crushed or diced
• 3 tablespoons dry sherry
• 1/4 teaspoon honey
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, enough for garnish

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan or kettle, cook the onions and garlic in the butter with the salt until the onions are soft and translucent. add the herbs and pepper, and sauté a few minutes more.
• 2 add tomatoes, sherry and honey. cover and simmer 30-40 minute.
• 3 (note: the purpose of the honey in this recipe is to neutralize the acidity of the tomatoes.).
• 4 cut the cream cheese into small cubes and add these to the hot soup. continue cooking and stir until smooth (the cheese will take a little while to melt thouroughly).
• 5 if you prefer a creamy smooth soup, this recipe can be blended. also, if it is too thick for you, more liquid can be added.
• 6 serve topped with freshly-chopped parsley.