TOMATO-VODKA SOUP

Tomato-Vodka Soup image

Provided by Allybee Z

Time 5h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 medium onions, sliced
2 small garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 (32 ounce) container vegetable broth (4 cups)
2 (28 ounce) cans Italian plum tomatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 cup vodka
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

In a skillet, saute onions and garlic in olive oil and butter over medium high heat for 1 minute In a slow cooker, add vegetable broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, vodka, salt and sugar. Then add the sauteed onions and garlic. Cover and cook on high heat for 5 hours.
Puree the soup in batches, then stir in half-and-half.
Cover and cook for an addition 20 minute on low heat setting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.8, Fat 11.5, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 1001.4, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 10.8, Protein 6