2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Melt butter and olive oil in a pot over medium heat
Add onion and cook until soft
Add garlic and cook briefly
Stir in flour and tomato paste
Add crushed tomatoes and broth
Add sugar, salt, pepper, basil, and thyme
Simmer for 20 minutes
Blend until smooth
Stir in heavy cream
Heat gently without boiling
Garnish with parsley before serving