*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Jersey  Fresh Tomato Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      large         Onions -- finely sliced
   4                    Bacon strips -- cooked crisp
                        crumbled
   1 1/2  tablespoons   Butter
   4                    Red ripe Jersey Tomatoes -- peeled, cored and ch
   2      tablespoons   Tomato paste
   3                    Lemon rind strips
   4      cups          Chicken stock
   1      teaspoon      Sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      Thyme (dried)
   1      teaspoon      Basil (dried) -- salt and pepper to t
                        for garnish -- fresh basil sprigs f

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.


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