Cream of Tomato Soup Recipe - (4.5/5)

Ingredients

• 4 slices thick-cut bacon, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoon. tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon. flour
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can whole, peeled tomatoes in juice, crushed by hand, 15 ounces
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Crème fraîche, croutons, and finely chopped chives, to garnish