Sweet Tomato Basil Bisque

From Pinterest: http://www.shockinglydelicious.com/sweet-tomato-basil-bisque/
changed just slightly so it tasted like I wanted

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 1/2 tablespoons flour
• 1 (28-ounce) cans peeled crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup half-and-half or cream (or a mixture of both)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
• Pinch salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• Garnish: finely chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. In large soup pot, melt butter. Over medium heat, sauté onions in butter, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Onions should be translucent but not brown. Add flour and stir; it will look a bit pasty. Cook and stir for a minute or two until the paste (called a roux), begins to brown slightly.
2. Add tomatoes, dill, oregano and stock. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes making sure to come back and stir every couple minutes so the bottom doesn't burn. Add honey, cream and parsley and return to a boil. Taste, add salt and pepper to season, and serve.
3. Garnish with a shower of chopped basil if you like.
4. Serves 4-6, depending on appetites.
5. Store in refrigerator. Leftovers are even better the next day. And the following day.

Served with what else? Grilled cheese made with fresh, homemade Italian Herb bread.  We added egg to our sandwiches to "beef" them up.