Creamed Tomato Soup

  1. Sauté onion in butter, then sprinkle in the flour, stir well and continue cooking for 3 minutes taking care not to brown the onions.
  2. Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and parsley. Simmer until soft. Then add 1¼ litres of chicken stock and cook for 30 minutes.
  3. Blend, then add butter and cream. Do not blend if you desire a more textured soup.
  4. Serve hot with crusty bread. Garnish with extra parsley or basil if desired.