Tomato Cream With Herbs (Soup)

This is from Qu'est-ce qu'on mange Volume 3. I did this recipe so many times when I was living with my parents. It was always a success with guest. And it's so simple.

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 2  cups milk
• 28  ounces crushed tomatoes
•  herbs, to taste
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in a saucepan.
2. Cook onion 5 minutes, just to soften it. Do not let it begin to golden.
3. Sprinkle with flour and stir about 30 seconds.
4. While stirring, add gradually milk.
5. Bring to boil stirring constantly.
6. Add tomatoes and keep cooking while stirring until it begins to simmer.
7. Season with herbs (it can be parsley, chive, celery leaves, thyme and basil).
8. Add salt and pepper.