Name: Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 cup all purpose flour; 1 1/2 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 2 can (14 1/2 oz ea.) chicken broth; 1/2 cup half and half; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon each dill weed and pepper

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients

1/3 cup oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 1/2 pound ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
2 cans (14 1/2 oz ea.) chicken broth
1/2 cup half and half
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon each dill weed and pepper

Instructions

In a large saucepan, heat the oil. Over medium-low heat, saute' the onion and garlic until tender. Do not brown. Stir in the flour and cook 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients. Stir until well blended. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes. Pour in batches into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Ladle into bowls and serve.