Cream Of Pimento Soup

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From southern living. Quick soup that's really good with a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Steps

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Place pimento in container of an electric blender and process until smooth , stopping once to scrape down sides.

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Set pimento aside.

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Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat.

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Add flour and stir until flour mixture is smooth.

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Cook 1 minute , stirring constantly.

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Add chicken broth and half-and-half gradually to flour mixture , and cook over medium heat , stirring constantly , until broth mixture is thickened and bubbly.

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Stir in pimento , onion , salt , and hot sauce.

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Cook over low heat , stirring constantly , until thoroughly heated.

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Garnish with sour cream , if desired.

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Ingredients

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diced pimentos, butter, flour, ready-to-serve chicken broth, half-and-half, onions, salt, hot sauce, sour cream