Tomato Basil Soup

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/3 cup flour (I usually do a little less)
  
• 1 16 oz. can chicken broth
• 1 16 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 16 oz. can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 Tbsp dried basil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups half and half (fat free works fine)
  

1. Melt butter over med-low heat in a soup pot. Add flour and simmer the flour for a few minutes, but do not brown.
2. Add chicken broth and bring back to simmer. Cook
3. Add tomatoes and sauce, as well as dried basil, salt and pepper. Cook for about 30 minutes on low heat for flavors to meld well.
4. Remove from heat and add half and half.