Tomato Basil Soup

By McLean

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 lbs. ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/2 up chopped fresh basil
• Plain low-fat yogurt (optional)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in saucepan. Add onion and thyme; saute until onion is soft, but not brown. Add the tomatoes and stir briefly.

Add the flour and stir for 3 minutes, or until the flour is fully incorporated into the mixture.

Stir in the sugar, chicken stock, and tomato paste. Simmer, partially covered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Puree the soup mixture in food processor and return to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.

Just before serving, add the basil. Serve with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.