Name: Creamy Wintertime Tomato Soup
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: About 7 cups
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups milk (I used 2%), warmed slightly; 1 quart (4 cups) crushed tomatoes, with juices; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 soft vegetable bouillon cubes; 1½ teaspoons dried Italian herb seasoning; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; Pesto, for garnish (optional)