Fresh Tomato Soup

This simple, quick and easy recipe for homemade fresh tomato soup is perfect to make when tomatoes are ripe in gardens and farmers' markets for a delicious summertime treat. 

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 80 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 4 whole cloves
• 4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons white sugar, or to taste
• 1 slice onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a stockpot, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, cloves and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all of the flavors. Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl, or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.

Step 2

In the now empty stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking until the roux is a medium brown. Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so that no lumps form, then stir in the rest. Season with sugar and salt, and adjust to taste.