Creamy Tomato Soup

A family favorite- my mama found this a few years back, and it is one of the few soups everybody likes!

Servings: Approximately 4-6

Ingredients:

1 T butter

1 small carrot, finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 T all purpose flour

3/4 t dried basil

3/4 t dried thyme

1/2 t salt

1/2 t pepper

1 1/2 cups milk

1 large can (28 oz) chopped/diced tomatoes

Grated parmesan cheese

Melt butter in a large pan over medium-low heat. Add carrot and onion; cook stirring frequently, until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, dried basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly, and cook over medium-low heat, continuing to stir until boiling and slightly thickened, about 5-10 minutes. Slowly whisk in tomatoes and their liquid. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, for 15 minutes.

Garnish each serving with grated parmesan cheese.