HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP

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This easy homemade cream of tomato soup starts with canned San Marzano tomatoes. San Marzano are sweeter and less acidic than others.

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You can tell if they're certified San Marzano tomatoes if they have the DOP designation on the can.

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Also look for an ID Number and the seal for Pomodoro San Marzano Dell'Agro Sarnese-Nocereno.

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Start by sweating the onions and carrots in a little olive oil until they're tender. 

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Add San Marzano tomatoes  to the vegetables and break them apart with a wooden spoon. 

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Add  chicken stock to the vegetables.

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Add a stem of fresh basil and simmer the soup for 20 minutes. Discard the basil.

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Working in batches, puree the tomato soup in a blender or food processor.

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Add cream and cooked orzo pasta to the creamy tomato soup.

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Serve the cream of tomato soup with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.

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This makes the best creamy tomato soup!

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