INGREDIENTS
4 tbsp
olive oil (use a good olive oil - I like the Lucini Brand)
10
plum tomatoes, halved
1 cup
white onion, thinly sliced
3
garlic cloves, chopped
2
fresh thyme sprigs - remove leaves and discard stalk
1 tsp
sugar
1/4
to 1/2 cup fresh basil, chiffonade
2 cups
water
1 tbsp
chicken base such as Better Than Bouillon
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
freshly ground pepper