Herbed Fresh Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 -3 lbs fresh tomatoes, peeled and quartered
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth

Preparation

Combine butter and olive oil in a large saucepan.
Add onion and cook until onions are tender but not brown.
Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Mash tomatoes slightly.
Add chicken broth.
Bring to boiling, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Puree, a small amount at a time, in blender or food processor.
Return mixture to saucepan, heat through, and serve.