Microwave Fresh Tomato Soup for 2 |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Nice with a sandwich for lunch. Ingredients:
1/2 cup vegetable juice |
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 2-inch cubes |
1/4 cup chopped onion |
1/4 cup chopped celery |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
2 cups hot water, divided |
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules |
Directions:
1. In 2-quart casserole combine juice, tomatoes, onion, celery, butter, sugar andd pepper.
2. In small bowl mix flour and 1/4 cup hot water until smooth.
3. Stir remaining 1 3/4 cups hot water and bouillon granules in 2-cup measure until dissolved.
4. Pour broth into casserole.
5. Blend in four mixture; cover.
6. Microwave at High 10 to 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are tender and mixture is slightly thickened, stirring every 5 minutes.
7. Press through wire strainer.
8. Garnish with parsley or watercress, if desired.
9. Cream of Tomato Soup: Blend 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream into prepared soup before serving.
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