Fresh Tomato Soup

Name: Fresh Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1/4 c. butter or margarine; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 c. water; 6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced; 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 tsp. pepper; thin lemon slices (optional)

12 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. water
6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp. pepper
thin lemon slices (optional)

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
2

Stir in flour to form a smooth paste.
3

Gradually add water, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4

Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
6

Remove bay leaf.
7

Garnish with lemon, if desired.
8

Yields 4 servings (5 cups).