CREAMY TOMATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Melt the butter with the oil over low heat in a pot.
• 2. Add the onion; wilt over low heat for 8 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic during the last 2 minutes, stirring. Sprinkle with flour and cook 3 minutes longer, stirring.
• 3. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover; cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Season with cloves, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
• 4. Purée the soup in a food processor. Pour through a strainer into a pot. Stir in the half-and-half.
• 5. Warm the soup before serving.