Cream Of Tomato Soup Using Milk Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time15 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
DishVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Ripe tomatoes - 4 medium, cut into 1-inch chunks
 Onion1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Sugar2 Teaspoon
 Bay leaf1
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon
 All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Pepper1/8 Teaspoon
 Celery seed1/8 Teaspoon
 Milk1 1/3 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Arrange the ingredients.

MAKING
2) In 1 1/2 to 2-qt casserole place tomatoes, onion, sugar and bay leaf, combine well
3) Cover the casserole.
4) Microwave at High 7 to 10 minutes, or until tomatoes soften and flavors blend, stirring once or twice during cooking.
5) Sieve mixture (about 1 to 1 1/2 cups) and keep aside.
6) In 1 to 1 1/2-qt casserole melt butter at High 30 to 45 seconds.
7) Stir in flour and seasonings.
8) Blend in milk.
9) Microwave at High 4 to 5 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly, stirring after 2 minutes and then every minute.
10) Slowly add tomato mixture to thickened sauce, stirring constantly.

SERVING
11) Serve the soup immediately.
12) Top individual servings with croutons or crisp, crumbled bacon, if liked.
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