Tomato Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Fry onion in butter.
2. 2
   Boil tomatoes, fried onion and green pepper in the water until soft.
3. 3
   Add the cornstarch.
4. 4
   Strain and rub through a colander.
5. 5
   Add sugar and salt.
6. 6
   This may be put up in glass jars.
7. 7
   The recipe may be varied by omitting 2 quarts of water and diluting with milk to taste.
8. 8
   You may also add one-half stalk of celery at the beginning.
9. 9
   If so, then reduce the cornstarch to 8 tablespoons.