Mock Bisque Soup

Ingredients

• 1 14.5 oz can Canned crushed tomatoes (Original recipe calls for 1/2 can, adjusting for modern portions)
• 2 teaspoons Granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 medium Yellow onion (Stuck with cloves)
• 6 whole Whole cloves (To be stuck in the onion)
• 1 sprig Fresh parsley
• 1 leaf Bay leaf (Small piece)
• 4 cups Vegetable broth (Added for flavor and volume)
• 2 tablespoons Butter (Added for richness)
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream (Optional, for extra richness)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (To taste)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (To taste)

Instructions

1. 1Peel the onion and stick it with 6 whole cloves. This will infuse the soup with flavor.
2. 2In a medium saucepan, combine the crushed tomatoes, sugar, baking soda, cloved onion, parsley sprig, bay leaf, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
3. 3Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the onion, parsley sprig, and bay leaf before proceeding.
4. 4Stir in the butter, salt, and pepper. If desired, stir in the heavy cream for a richer flavor. Heat through gently, but do not boil.