Herbed Tomato Soup

Ingredients
Directions
1. In a 4-cup measure microwave onion and butter or margarine, uncovered, on 100% power 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until onion is tender but not brown. 2. Stir in tomato sauce, dried basil, dried thyme, and freshly ground pepper. 3. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 50% of power for 4 to 6 minutes or just till boiling. 4. Stir in the water and instant chicken bouillon granules. 5. Micro-cook, uncovered, on 100% power for 2 to 3 minutes or till the mixture is heated through. 6. Serve with the Parmesan Croutons.