*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Cream Of Fresh Tomato Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:35
Categories    : Soups                            Vegetables

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3      Medium        tomatoes
   1      Small         onion -- chopped
     1/2  Cup           celery -- chopped
   1      Pinch         sugar
   3                    whole         cloves
   1      Small         bay leaf
   3      Tablespoons   butter
   3      Tablespoons   flour
   1      Teaspoon      salt
   3      Cups          milk
                        croutons

Peel and chop tomatoes. Combine with onion, celery, sugar, cloves and bay
 leaf in saucepan. Bring to boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
 Make white sauce from butter, flour, salt and milk. Puree tomatoes lightly in 
blender and add to sauce. Heat, but do not boil. Serve with croutons.
 Can make several batches when tomatoes are plentiful and freeze.


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NOTES : Wonderful flavor.
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