Garden Fresh Tomato Basil Soup

Adapted from a recipe on allrecipes.com. Delicious.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4  cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
• 1  onion, diced
• 1  pinch ground cloves
• 2  cups chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons butter
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 2  teaspoons sugar, to taste
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaf
• 1⁄8 cup red wine

Directions

1. 1. In a stockpot combine tomatoes, onion, cloves, and chicken brother. Bring to boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add basil and wine and process in food processor.
2. 2. In the empty stockpot, melt butter and in flour to make a roux. Cook roux slowly until medium brown. Gradually whisk in a bit of tomato mixture, then stir in the rest. Season with sugar and salt to taste.