Savory Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. butter
1 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. finely diced carrot
2 Tbsp. flour
1 (14 oz.) can beef bouillon
1 (28 oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes with juice, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. vanilla
chopped basil or dill weed (optional)

Preparation

In a 2-quart saucepan, melt butter and cook onion and carrot until soft.
Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly stir in the bouillon.
Add tomatoes, juice and salt.
Bring to the boil and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
Puree the soup in a processor or with a stick blender for a smooth texture.
Stir in the vanilla.
Serve hot with dill weed or basil, if desired.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.