Creamy and flavorful Tomato Blue Cheese Soup

This Tomato Blue Cheese Soup is a perfect blend of rich tomato flavors and the tangy notes of blue cheese. It's a hearty and satisfying soup that can be enjoyed as a meal on its own or served as an appetizer. With a creamy texture and a hint of spice, this soup is sure to warm you up on a chilly day. It's easy to make and requires simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry. Give it a try and indulge in the comforting flavors of this delicious soup.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (28 ounces each) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, puree the soup until smooth. Be careful when blending hot liquids.
4. Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and crumbled blue cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cook the soup over low heat until the blue cheese is melted and incorporated, stirring occasionally. This should take about 10 minutes.
6. Serve the Tomato Blue Cheese Soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Enjoy!

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