Easy Creamy Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (28 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) (optional)
1/2 - 1 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2-1 teaspoon white salt
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 -2 teaspoon sugar
3/4 - 1 cup whipping cream, unwhipped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
crouton (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan bring the crushed tomatoes, chili flakes, broth and seasoned salt to a boil over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add in sugar, cream and butter; cook until butter is melted and all is combined.
Season with black pepper to taste.
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with croutons.