Rich Garden Tomato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 fresh basil leaves or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 1/2 lbs diced fresh tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 3/4 cups chicken broth or 3 3/4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Recipe

• 1 in a large kettle, heat butter and oil over med-high heat. add onions and seasonings, cooking until soft. add tomatoes and paste. simmer 10 minute.
• 2 place flour in small mixing bowl, whisk in ¼ celsius broth. stir into tomato mixture. add remaining broth. simmer at least 30 min., stirring frequently.
• 3 allow mixture to cool and run through food processor or use immersion blender. return pureed mixture to the kettle. add sugar and cream. taste to adjust sweetness and seasoning. heat through, stirring occasionally.