Tomato Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Heat 1/2 cup of the butter in large pot and add olive oil.
2. 2
   Add the onions, thyme, basil, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is wilted.
4. 4
   Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and stir to blend.
5. 5
   Simmer 10 minutes.
6. 6
   Place flour in small bowl and add 5 tablespoons chicken broth, stirring to blend.
7. 7
   Stir into tomato mixture.
8. 8
   Add remaining broth and simmer 30 minutes. Put soup through blender.
9. 9
   Return to heat and add sugar and cream. Simmer 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Swirl in remaining butter and top with croutons.