Fresh Tomato Soup

By Fred Alam
@falam14414

This is my own version of Tomato Soup. I looked at different recipes and then added my own touches. The recipe makes a LOT of soup but is a great way to use up excess tomatoes from the garden. That's what I did.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote

Serves:

At least 20

Prep:

1 Hr

Cook:

2 Hr

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1 medium: onion, chopped
1/2 c: butter
1/2 c: all purpose flour
2 c: chicken broth
12 medium: tomatoes, peeled and diced
2 Tbsp: fresh parsley, minced
2 large: cloves garlic, minced
2 stalk(s): celery, chopped
6: fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 1/2 tsp: salt
2 1/2 tsp: sugar
2 tsp: minced fresh thyme, or 1 tsp. dried thyme
2: bay leaves
1/2 tsp: black pepper
to taste: cayenne pepper (optional)

How to Make Fresh Tomato Soup

Step-by-Step

1In a large saucepan, cook onion, garlic and celery in melted butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. (Rue) Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened. Add tomato, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, thyme, sugar, cyan pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.
2Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tomatoes should be tender.
3Discard bay leaves and puree with immersion blender or in a blender or food processer.

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