Tomato Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat.
2. 2
   Add onions and cook gently, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent, about 20 minutes.
3. 3
   Add flour and stir until mixture is slightly thickened and pale gold, about 3 minutes; do not allow to brown.
4. 4
   Stir in the tomatoes and their juices, chicken broth, sugar, salt, celery salt and pepper.
5. 5
   Raise heat to medium until the liquid bubbles, then reduce heat to low.
6. 6
   Simmer for 30 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pot frequently.
7. 7
   Stir in half-and-half and honey.
8. 8
   Remove from heat and puree using a hand blender, or allow to cool until no longer steaming and puree in batches in a stand blender.
9. 9
   Return to medium heat just until heated through.
10. 10
    Serve hot.