Fresh Tomato Soup

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Course : Soups
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4 - 6
 

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 Medium onion chopped
2 Cloves garlic chopped
1 medium carrot chopped
1 Stalk celery with leaves chopped
4 Cups chopped tomatoes
1 Tablespoon flour
2 Cups water
1 Teaspoon salt -- pepper and basil
 

Preparation:

eat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Saute for 5 minutes until onion becomes transparent. Add tomatoes and smmer for 10 minutes, mashing occasionally with a wooden spoon until soft and pulpy. Sprinkle flour over the tomatoes and stir until smooth. Add water and seasonings, bring to a boil and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Puree the soup in a blender or food processor. Reheat before serving. Here's a great way to use your fresh tomatoes. This soup can be frozen for up to 2 months. You can also add 1 cup of rice to the mixture to make it even heartier. Makes 4 serving

 

Nutritional Information:

419 Calories (kcal); 29g Total Fat; (58% calories from fat); 7g Protein; 39g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 2211mg Sodium