Ingredients
Directions 7 steps | 50 Minutes
In a large saucepan over low heat, add the butter, shallots, onion, carrots and celery.
![Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: In a large saucepan over low heat, add the butter, shallots, onion, carrots and celery.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1634756869/recipes/Creamy-Tomato-Soup-2_61706904bf11e.jpg)
Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
![Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1634756856/recipes/Creamy-Tomato-Soup-3_617068f74e39a.jpg)
Stir in the chicken (or vegetable) stock, tomatoes and milk. Heat thoroughly, about 10 minutes.
![Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: Stir in the chicken (or vegetable) stock, tomatoes and milk.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1634756886/recipes/Creamy-Tomato-Soup-4_617069158d2e5.jpg)
Scoop out the vegetables with a slotted spoon. (See notes.)
![Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: Scoop out the vegetables with a slotted spoon.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1634756902/recipes/Creamy-Tomato-Soup-5_617069261c24c.jpg)
Stir in the cream, pepper and salt
![Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: Stir in the cream, pepper and salt](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1634756921/recipes/Creamy-Tomato-Soup-6_617069387eda7.jpg)
Continue to cook on low heat until it is thoroughly heated but not boiling, about 5 minutes.
![Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: Continue to cook on low heat until it is thoroughly heated but not boiling, about 5 minutes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1634756946/recipes/Creamy-Tomato-Soup-7_6170695148f96.jpg)
Season to taste and serve hot. Enjoy!
![Creamy Tomato Soup Recipe: Season to taste and serve hot.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1634756977/recipes/Creamy-Tomato-Soup-10_61706970d240d.jpg)
Notes:
This flavorful tomato soup can be served in two ways:
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As a rustic vegetable soup if the vegetables are left in.
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As a thin, refined soup to serve as a first course if you take the vegetables out.
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