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                           Cream of Tomato Soup

Recipe By     : Taste of Home - August/September '97
Serving Size  : 3    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Not Sent

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2 1/2  c             diced peeled tomatoes
     1/4  c             diced celery
     1/4  c             diced onion
   1      tbsp          vegetable oil
   2      tbsp          all-purpose flour
   1      c             evaporated milk
   1      tsp           salt -- optional
     1/8  tsp           pepper
   3      tbsp          sour cream
   3      tsp           minced fresh parsley

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.  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.

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