Steamy Creamy Tomato Soup

Steamy Creamy Tomato Soup
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) stewed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tsp. hot sauce
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. – honey
• 1 1/2 cups – half & half
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. garlic paste ot freshly minced garlic cloves

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Directions:

1. Using a non-stick or enamel 1 – 2 qt. saucepan, add all the ingredients except the half & half. Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.
2. In a blender or using an immersion blender, puree the tomato mixture until smooth, if using a blender, return the puree to saucepan.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the half & half, heat for an additional 10 minutes and serve hot.