Easy Homemade Tomato Soup.

What you'll need: 

4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 chopped onion
2 whole cloves of garlic
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
White sugar--to taste

A large pinch of Italian herbs.

To make:

1. In a stockpot, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. 
2. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all of the flavors.
3. Remove from heat, pour into a blender, and blend everything until smooth.
4. In the now empty stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux.
5. Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so that no lumps form, then stir in the rest.
6. If you would like it a bit thinner add milk, if thicker make more roux.
7. Season with herbs, sugar, salt, and adjust to taste.

Serves 6.

Delicious with crackers, sour cream and grilled cheese sandwiches.