2 lbs. fresh tomatoes
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 c. chopped onions
1 garlic, chopped
4 c. chicken broth
1/2 tbsp. dried or 1 1/2 tbsp. fresh basil
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. water

Peel and chop tomatoes. Melt butter and saute onion and garlic 5 minutes. Add broth and seasonings and tomatoes to onions. Simmer 20 minutes. Combine flour, paprika and water. Add to soup and simmer a few more minutes. Makes 6 cups.