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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a rich, tastey tomatoe soup that could be served for lunch or as first course at dinner. Ingredients:
3 lbs ripe red tomatoes peeled, seeded and chopped |
1 medium white onion finely chopped |
1 can chopped mild green chilies |
1 tsp basil |
1 tbs parsley |
1 pt half and half |
1 qt milk |
3 tbs butter |
3 tbs flour |
salt to taste |
1/2 tsp course black pepper |
Directions:
1. Scald and peel tomatoes,
2. remove seeds
3. chop tomatoes and place in large heavy pan
4. chop onion and add to tomatoes
5. add basil and parsley, salt and pepper and chillies
6. cook until onions are soft and tomatoes are done. Use low heat to draw the juices out of the tomatoes
7. I seperate pan melt butter and carefully add flour to make a rou add half and half and milk. Bring just to a simmer (DO NOT BOIL) Cook gently untill it begins to thicken slightly. Slowly add milk mixture to tomatoes stirring constantly. Cook gently for about five to ten minutes. Serve with buttered croutons. Simply delicious.
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