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Mom's Jersey Fresh Tomato Soup


Course : Soups
Serves: 6
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Ingredients:


2 large onions -- finely sliced

4 slices bacon strips -- cooked crisp and crumbled

1 1/2 tablespoons butter

6 medium red ripe jersey tomatoes peeled -- cored and chopped

2 tablespoons tomato paste

3 Cup lemon rind strips

4 cups chicken stock

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon thyme -- (dried)

1 teaspoon basil -- (dried)

1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste

1 package croutons for garnish

1 bunch fresh basil sprigs for garnish
 

Preparation / Directions:


Saute onions in butter about 5 minutes until tender and golden. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon rind, chicken stock, bacon and herbs. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer until tomatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Remove lemon rind. Cool soup, then puree in blender. Strain puree. Reheat before serving. Garnish with croutons and basil sprigs.

 

Nutritional Information:

86 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (58% calories from fat); 3g Protein; 6g Carbohydrate; 11mg Cholesterol; 1572mg Sodium

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