Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup

Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup

Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup

This is a great way to use some of those fresh tomatoes. A simple soup with lots of flavor it is my favorite tomato soup ever. Try it by itself or pair with a grilled cheese sandwich. Yummy!! 

Cream of Fresh Tomato Soup

 3 medium-sized ripe tomatoes

1 small onion, chopped fine

1 rib celery, chopped fine

Pinch of sugar, optional

3 whole cloves

1 small bay leaf

3 T. butter

3 T. flour

1 t. salt

3 c. milk

 

Peel and chop tomatoes. Place tomatoes in saucepan with onion, celery, sugar (if adding), cloves and bay leaf. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and cover, simmering 15 minutes. Melt butter in a large saucepan then stir in flour and salt. Cook mixture until bubbly. Add milk and cook until thickened stirring constantly. Puree tomato mixture through strainer, food mill or in a blender or processor. Add to milk mixture and heat through. Serves 6.   

 

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