Makes about 6 servings
4 C chopped tomatoes (I usually just use canned)
1 onion, chopped
3 whole cloves garlic
Ground pepper
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp salt
3 sprigs parsley or fresh basil
3 T butter
3 T flour (to make GF substitute with GF flour or cornstarch)
1 1/2 C chicken broth
1 C half-and-half
Simmer tomatoes, onion, garlic, pepper, sugar, salt, and parsley together for 10 minutes. Remove from heat (add fresh basil if you desire) and blend to desired consistency. In a large skillet, melt butter and whisk in flour; stir until golden. Slowly pour chicken broth into flour mixture, whisking to incorporate. Stir until thickened. Add to tomato mixture, add half-and-half and simmer 5 minutes (do not boil).
Delicious served with grilled cheese.
