Tomato-Basil Soup

By Fleur de lis

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. butter
• 1 onion
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/4 c. flour
• 3 cups chicken broth (warmed)
• 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 1 t. sugar
• 1 t. basil
• 1/2 c. whipping cream (or half & half)
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in saucepan over med high heat. Add onion & garlic and saute 5 min. Stir in flour & cook stirring constantly for 2 min. Add warm chicken broth, tomatoes, sugar, basil, salt & pepper. Bring to boil, lower heat, cover & cook 10 min. stirring occasionally. Add cream & heat through. (When you add cream you can use your hand blender). Yummy!!!!! You can sprinkle Asiago cheese on top if you want!