FRESH TOMATO SOUP

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When tomatoes are in season, my family knows they can expect to see this soup on the dinner table. It tastes better than any store-bought soup.-Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 1022mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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