Shepherd’s Tomato Soup with Rye Croutons Recipe from Jessica Seinfeld - Jessica Seinfeld

Ingredients

• for the soup:
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (1/2 tsp. + 1/2 tsp.)
• 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons crème fraîche
• 4 fresh chives
• for the croutons:
• 3 slices rye bread
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter