Lisas' Tomato Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lisas' Tomato Soup

Recipe By : Lisa Lepsy
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:25
Categories : Appetizers Soups & Stews

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lbs ripe tomatoes
1 medium onion -- thinly sliced
1 teaspoon butter
1 bay leaf
4 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons fresh basil -- finely chopped
or dried 1/2 teaspoon crushed
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups half and half
1 cup milk
2 Tablespoons snipped chives

Peel, seed and coarsley chop tomatoes. (may substitute 2 cans of tomatoes,
whole , undrained, 20 oz. size) Set aside. In large saucepan cook the onion
in butter till tender. Add tomatoes, bay leaf, brown sugar, basil, cloves,
salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and cover. Simmer stirring occasionaly for
25 minutes or til tomatoes are thoroughly cooked. (decrease time to 15
minutes if using canned). Remove bay leaf and cloves and slightly cool. Blend
half the mixture in a food processor or blender, puree then strain. Repeat
with the other half. Return to saucepan and add the milk and cream and heat
till hot. Don't boil. Serve sprinkled with the fresh chives.

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