SHAKER STEWED TOMATOES

Shaker Stewed Tomatoes image

Provided by Nancy Harmon Jenkins

Time 15m

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 quart home-preserved or commercial canned tomatoes (see note)
1/2 cup light cream
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup finely crumbled saltine crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste, if desired
1/4 teaspoon Shaker bouquet garni (or a mixture of equal quantities of these dried herbs: parsley, thyme, crumbled bay leaf and chervil)
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

Heat tomatoes in a saucepan, breaking up with a fork if necessary.
Add cream and baking soda; mix well and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat. Add cracker crumbs and continue simmering until crumbs have swelled. Add sugar, salt and bouquet garni.
Just before serving, stir in butter. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 117, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 434 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams