Fresh Tomato Soup

• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/4 c. butter or margarine
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 2 c. water
• 6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. minced fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• thin lemon slices (optional)

1. In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
2. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste.
3. Gradually add water, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4. Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender.
6. Remove bay leaf.
7. Garnish with lemon, if desired.
8. Yields 4 servings (5 cups).

onion, butter, allpurpose, water, tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf, pepper, thin lemon

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=201143 (may not work)