tomato soup: so simple, delicious & classic

this is whats on the menu for lunch today, along with a nice sharp cheddar grilled cheese. travis is working on the bulldozer and when he gets in we'll eat. yum! 

2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 tablespoon unsalted butter 
1 large onion, finely chopped 
1 or 2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 
3 cups chicken broth 
28-oz. can plum tomatoes, pureed (include the juice) 
1-1/2 tsp. sugar 
1 sprig fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried
salt and freshly ground black pepper 


heat the oil and butter in a heavy bottom soup pot and saute the onion and garilc until soft. add the flour to and stir to coat. pour in the broth, pureed tomatoes, sugar, thyme and about 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper. bring to a boil and simmer for 40 minutes. serve with a dollop of sour cream, or a drizzle of fresh cream if you like!

it clouded over last night and has warmed up quite a bit today. we're supposed to have snow and a high of zero on friday!