Tomato Basil Soup

4 Tbsp olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup flour
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
3 cups seeded chopped tomatoes (can use canned)
2 Tbsp dried basil
2 tsp granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dill weed
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 cup half and half

1. Heat large, heavy bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add oil and when hot, but not smoking, saute onion and garlic until softened (not browned), about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2. Add broth, tomatoes, basil, sugar, salt, dill, and pepper. Stir until well blended. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
3. Carefully puree in batches in a blender or food processor (or use immersion blender). Return to pot, stir in half and half, and heat until hot, but not boiling. Serve warm.

Source: Joy R. via Jessica M. :)

Try #1 - October 24, 2012
Pretty good!  I didn't have any half and half so I used sour cream and whole milk instead.  This was good with grilled cheese sandwiches.