Kittencal's Thick And Rich Creamy Tomato Soup Low Fat Option

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This is 100% better than any canned tomato soup! --- if you find that the soup is too thick for your liking you may thin out with more tomato juice during cooking if desired, i strongly suggest to use v-8 tomato juice for the best flavor, this soup will only improve in flavor the longer it is cooked and it tastes even better the next day, it also freezes well -------- low-fat option reduce the butter amount or use a healthy alternative such as smart balance butter blend and use fat-free milk or fat-free half and half

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Steps

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In a bowl combine 2 cups tomato juice with crushed tomatoes and milk.

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In a saucepan melt the butter over medium-high heat.

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Add in onion and dried oregano.

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Saute until softened.

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Add in garlic and red pepper flakes.

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Cook stirring for 2 minutes.

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Add in flour and stir for 1 minute.

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Slowly add in the tomato / milk mixture whisking constantly to remove any lumps.

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Bring to a boil stirring frequently until bubbly and thickened , then season with sugar , salt and pepper.

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Reduce heat to low , add in remaining 1 cup of tomato juice and simmer uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

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Ladle into bowl then sprinkle with parmesan cheese and croutons if desired.

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Delicious !.

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Ingredients

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butter, onion, dried oregano, garlic cloves, crushed red pepper flakes, all-purpose flour, milk, tomato juice, crushed tomatoes, sugar, salt, parmesan cheese, crouton, fresh ground black pepper