1 tsp. black pepper
3 cups chicken broth, divided
1 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (4 leaves fresh)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (2 sprigs fresh)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 tsp. salt
1 teaspoon Splenda
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 16-ounce cans diced tomatoes, UNDRAINED (2 pounds diced fresh)