Bold & Smoky Tomato Chipotle Soup

Warm your soul with this Bold & Smoky Tomato Chipotle Soup, a delightful blend of roasted tomatoes and zesty chipotle heat. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, topped with a swirl of cream and fresh basil.

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 small onions, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• TABASCO Chipotle Sauce (adjust depending on your spice preference)
• 800g canned roasted tomatoes
• 2/3 cup cooking sherry
• 1/3 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• freshly snipped basil for garnish

Method

1. 1

   Heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, sugar, tomato paste, and TABASCO Chipotle Sauce. Cook for 2 more minutes.

3. 3

   Add the fire-roasted tomatoes, sherry, chicken stock, dried basil, salt, pepper, and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover, cooking for 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Turn off the heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup (or if using a regular blender, let the soup cool for at least 10 minutes first to avoid an explosion). Using a high-speed blender will give you a smoother soup.

5. 5

   Once the soup is blended, add the cream and return the soup to a light simmer just to heat it through. Enjoy warm! Serve with fresh bread.