Tomato Orange Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat melt butter.
2. Add onion and garlic then cook until onions are translucent but not browned about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in flour then 2-1/2 cups of the tomatoes stirring continuously.
4. Add broth and orange juice then bring to a boil and reduce heat then simmer 15 minutes.
5. Stir occasionally then add sugar, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce then cool slightly.
6. Pour half the soup into the container of an electric blender or food processor.
7. Cover and whirl until smooth then return to saucepan and stir in remaining tomatoes.
8. Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes then serve immediately.