1/4 c. butter
2 med. onions (sliced)
29 oz. undrained whole tomatoes (cut-up)
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 c. chicken broth

In a large saucepan heat 1/4 cup butter until melted; add onions. Cook until tender but not brown; add tomatoes; stir in 6 ounce can tomato paste, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and 4 cups chicken broth; cover and simmer 40 minutes; pour into blender and blend until smooth; return to saucepan and heat.