Progresso Tomato Basil Soup (Copycat) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 cups cold water
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
1/3 cup wondra gravy flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons dried sweet basil leaves
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavor seasoning (Butter Buds)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon lemon pepper
3/4 teaspoon morton salt substitute
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground fennel
1 small bay leaf (removed)

Preparation

NOTE: USE ONE 12-OZ CAN TOMATO PASTE, OR TWO 6-OUNCE CANS. USE VERY COLD WATER. (STEP 1): VIGOROUSLY whisk ingredients in a 2 1/2 quart saucepan until smooth.
BRING mixture to a boil for one minute while whisking then reduce heat.
SIMMER soup for 15 minutes, then remove bay leaf.
LADLE into serving bowls and garnish as desired.
SERVE and enjoy.