Ingredients
1 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter, cubed3 pounds fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped2 tablespoons tomato paste1 tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon dried basil1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup all-purpose flour4 cups chicken broth, divided1 cup heavy whipping cream
Preparation
In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt, basil, thyme and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine flour and 3/4 cup broth; form a smooth paste; gradually stir into tomato mixture with remaining broth.
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until thickened. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Remove from the heat. Stir in cream; serve immediately.
