Sup Tomat Buatan Sendiri Sederhana

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
• 2 carrots, chopped
• half of a yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 4 cups chicken broth (more to thin out the soup at the end as needed)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• one 28-ounce can whole San Marzano tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons cream (optional – to add at the end as desired)
• kosher salt to taste (I like 1-2 teaspoons)