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Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 12 oz. salted butter, divided
• 1 cup thinly sliced yellow onions
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 3/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 4 cups chopped fresh summer tomatoes or 32 oz. canned diced tomatoes, not drained
• 3 Tbs. tomato paste
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3¾ cups chicken broth, divided
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Chopped fresh basil for garnish