posted by Terrytx 05-08-98 11:31 AM
Fresh Tomato Soup
Recipe By : Southern Living Annual Recipes-1983
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
1 cup water
6 medium tomatoes -- peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
lemon slices -- optional
addition bay leaves -- optional
Saute onions in butter in a large Dutch oven 3 minutes or until tender.
Reduce heat to low; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Gradually add water; cook over medium heat, stir constantly, until thickned and bubbly.
Add next 7 ingredients; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes; remove and discard bay leaf.
Spoon 1/3 of tomato mixture into blender, and process until smooth. Repeat procedure with remaining mixture.
Garnish with lemon and additional bay leaves, if desired.