Cookbook:Spicy Tomato Soup

| American cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Soups

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.