This is a recipe for a flavorful and healthy tomato soup that is perfect for a winter meal. The soup is made with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a variety of vegetables.

In a 4-cup measure micro-cook onion and butter or margarine, uncovered, on100% power 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until onion is tender but not brown.
Stir in tomato sauce, dried basil, dried thyme, and freshly ground pepper.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% of power for 4 to 6 minutes or just tillboiling.
Stir in the water and instant chicken bouillon granules.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till themixture is heated through.
Serve with the Parmesan Croutons.
Ingredients
Directions
In a 4-cup measure micro-cook onion and butter or margarine, uncovered, on100% power 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until onion is tender but not brown.
Stir in tomato sauce, dried basil, dried thyme, and freshly ground pepper.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% of power for 4 to 6 minutes or just tillboiling.
Stir in the water and instant chicken bouillon granules.
Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till themixture is heated through.
Serve with the Parmesan Croutons.