Ingredients

  • 1 large can whole tomatoes 28oz leave the juice out. (unless you use the water in place of the broth) (I have also used about 4 cups of fresh tomatoes, steamed and peeled)
  • 1 carrot
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 medium onion mild
  • 5 tbsp butter
  • 5 tbsp flour
  • 4 cup chicken broth (or 1-2 cups plain water)
  • 3 tsp fresh dill minced
  • 1 tsp fresh oregano minced
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup parsley fresh chopped
  • 1 about 8 fresh basil leaves (more if you like stronger basil flavor)
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste about 1/2 tsp

Method

  • InstructionsIn large soup pot, melt butter.
  • Over medium heat, saute onions, carrot, celery.
  • in butter, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Onions should be translucent but not brown.
  • Add flour and stir; it will look a bit pasty.
  • Cook and stir for a minute or two until the paste (called a roux), begins to brown slightly.Add tomatoes, dill, oregano, and stock.
  • Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add honey, cream, basil and parsley and return to a boil.
  • Taste, add salt and pepper to season,
  • Pour soup into a blender to puree.
  • Return to pot, cook low for few minutes, then serve.Garnish with basil leaves
  • (Note, try blending in small batches, to avoid an explosion)