Sweet & Savory Tomato Soup - Reese® Specialty Foods

Ingredients

• 2 – 28 oz cans whole peeled tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
• 3 tbsp dark or light brown sugar
• 3 cups Reese Cheddar Cheese Croutons
• 4 large shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 tbsp peeled and chopped garlic
• 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves (optional)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups water
• ½ cup half & half
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Salt and pepper, to taste