Creamed Tomato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

CREAMED TOMATO SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 tb Butter (to saute with)
2 tb Safflower oil
2 Large onions, chopped
1/2 ts Thyme, crushed
1 t Basil
1 d Salt & pepper
10 Medium ripe tomatoes,
Coarsely chopped
5 tb Tomato paste
1/3 c Flour
6 c Chicken broth
1 1/2 ts Sugar
1 c Cream
1 c Milk
2 tb Butter

Combine butter and oil in soup pot; add onions; saute
over low heat, sprinkling with thyme, basil, salt and
pepper; stir occassionally. When onions are tender,
stir in tomatoes and tomato paste; simmer about 18
minutes. Blend flour with equal amount of chicken
broth; add to tomato mixture and mix well. Slowly add
remaining chicken broth, stirring well. Simmer
covered, over low heat, for about 30 minutes. Stir
occasionally to prevent soup from sticking to bottom
of pan. Put soup through blender in small batches.
Reheat puree and stir in sugar, cream and milk.
Simmer a few minutes; add remaining butter just before
serving.



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