Winter Tomato Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan melt butter and add olive oil, onion, thyme, basil and salt and pepper.
2. 2
   Cook, stirring, until onions wilt.
3. 3
   Add tomatoes and tomato paste.
4. 4
   Simmer 20 minutes.
5. 5
   Blend together 5 T of the chicken broth with the flour.
6. 6
   Add this to the soup, stir, then add rest of broth.
7. 7
   Simmer 30 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
8. 8
   Puree soup in blender.
9. 9
   Return to heat.
10. 10
    Add sugar and cream.
11. 11
    Simmer 5 more minutes.