fresh tomato soup

Name: Fresh Tomato Soup
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 2 cup(s) chicken broth; 12 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, minced; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 stalk(s) celery, chopped; 6 - fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 2 1/2 teaspoon(s) sugar; 2 teaspoon(s) minced fresh thyme, or 1 tsp. dried thyme; 2 - bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; to taste - cayenne pepper (optional)

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Fred Alam

Rochester, NY

Updated on Sep 3, 2013

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.

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This is how it looks after being pureed with immersion blender.

prep time 1 Hr

cook time 2 Hr

method Stove Top

yield At least 20

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
12 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped
6 - fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme, or 1 tsp. dried thyme
2 - bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
to taste - cayenne pepper (optional)

How To Make fresh tomato soup

Step 1

In 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.

Step 2

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Tomatoes should be tender.
Step 3

Discard bay leaves and puree with immersion blender or in a blender or food processer.
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