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Fresh Tomato Soup

Name: Fresh Tomato Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes; 2 cups chicken broth; 4 cloves garlic; 1 large onion slice; 2 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tsp white sugar, or to taste; 1 tsp salt, or to taste

Bright, garden-fresh tomatoes shine in this silky soup, enriched with a simple butter-flour roux that gives it luxurious body without heaviness. Garlic and onion build a savory backbone while a touch of sugar balances the tomatoes' natural acidity. Perfect for lazy summer afternoons or a quick weeknight dinner that tastes like comfort in a bowl.

Prep

5 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

35 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Combine tomatoes, chicken broth, garlic cloves, and onion slice in a stockpot over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and gently simmer for about 20 minutes to blend flavors.
2
Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl or pan. Discard any solids left in the food mill.
3
Melt butter over medium heat in the now-empty stockpot. Stir in flour to make a roux, cooking and whisking constantly until the mixture turns medium brown.
4
Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture to prevent lumps from forming, then stir in the rest.
5
Season with sugar and salt to taste.

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