Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until browned and all the fat is released (about 1 minute). Use a spoon to remove the bacon and set aside on another plate.
Reduce the heat to medium, and add the onion, carrot, celery, and chopped garlic. Cook covered, stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes.
Add the flour and cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes. Add the chicken broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Tie the sprigs of parsley, thyme, and bay leaf with cooking twine and add to the pot. Lower the heat and cook for 30 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool. Remove the herbs.
Gradually pour all the soup into the blender and puree.
Place a chinois strainer over the pot and return the soup to the pot (strained).
Add the cream and season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot.
Nutritional Information
* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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