Quick Cream of Tomato Soup  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 3  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This fresh-tasting soup is the first recipe I learned in my high-school home economics class. I've fixed it quite often since then. It's wonderful made with ripe garden tomatoes. Gail Harris, Ramer, Tennessee Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2-1/2 cups diced peeled tomatoes  |  
                                                1/4 cup diced celery  |  
                                                1/4 cup diced onion  |  
                                                1 tablespoon canola oil  |  
                                                2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1 cup evaporated milk  |  
                                                1 teaspoon salt, optional  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon pepper  |  
                                                3 tablespoons sour cream  |  
                                                3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a saucepan, combine tomatoes, celery and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Cool for 10 minutes; pour into a blender. Cover and process until smooth. 2. In a large saucepan, heat oil; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Gradually stir in tomato mixture. Add salt if desired and pepper; heat through. Top individual servings with sour cream and parsley. Yield: 3 servings. (3-1/2 cups).                              | 
                         
                         
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