Tomato Refresher

Name: Tomato Refresher
Ingredients: 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained; 2 cups water; 1 thin slice of onion; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 12 whole peppercorns; 4 whole cloves; 1 bay leaf; Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

10 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
1 thin slice of onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
12 whole peppercorns
4 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Directions

1

Combine all ingredients, except parsley, in a medium saucepan; stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
2

Remove from heat; strain liquid into container, and discard tomatoes, onion, and whole spices. Serve soup hot or cold. Garnish with parsley, if desired.