Tomato And Basil Soup

This is a great tasting that can be made in 40 minutes - fast and great tasting - the recipe came from eatingwell magazine

Heat the oil in a saucepan or stockpot.

Add the onion and thyme.

Saut until the onion is soft , but not brown.

Add the tomatoes and stir briefly.

Add the flour , and stir for about 3 minutes , or until the flour is fully incorporated into the mixture.

Stir in the sugar , chicken stock , and tomato paste.

Simmer , partially covered , for 30 minutes , stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Puree the soup mixture in a food processor and return ro the pot.

Season with salt and pepper , to taste.

Just before serving , add the basil.

Serve with a dollop of yogurt , if desired.

vegetable oil, onion, dried thyme, tomatoes, flour, sugar, chicken stock, tomato paste, fresh basil, plain low-fat yogurt