Light Tomato Bisque

I got this recipe from the cafe at Stihl, Inc. where I am a consultant. The recipe was for 60 servings, so I scaled it down a bit and made my customary changes.

Ingredients:

      1 oz(w) Yellow Onion, diced
      1/8 tsp Garlic, minced
      1 Tbls Butter, Margarine or oil
      37 oz Hot Water
      1 oz(w) Chicken Stock Base (like Minor's)
      6 oz(w) tomato paste
      2 tsp Sugar
      pinch ground white pepper
      11 oz 2% Milk, hot
      1 tsp Fresh Basil, chiffonade
      1 tsp Fresh Parsley, chopped

Directions:

1. Saute onions and garlic in butter until tender.  
2. Add: hot water, chicken base, tomato paste, sugar and white pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil, reduce heat. 
3. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
4. Slowly add hot milk while whisking tomato mixture, heat to just simmering again, do not boil. 
5. Add fresh basil and parsley, remove from direct heat, cover and keep at serving temperature (150-160).