Spicy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 cups diced tomatoes (canned is fine)
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp ground white pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp granulated garlic
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne

Procedure

  1. In a blender or food processor, working in batches if necessary, puree tomatoes, cream, sugar, pepper, salt, garlic and cayenne.
  2. Transfer soup to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until soup thickens, 20–30 minutes.
  4. Serve hot.

Notes, tips, and variations

  • Try garnishing soup with cooked shrimp or slices of andouille sausage.