Cream of Tomato Soup

CACFP: 1/2 cup = 1/2 fruit/vegetable
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • Tomatoes, canned - 8 ounces
  • Tomato Sauce, canned - 16 ounces
  • Onion, finely chopped - 2 Tablespoons
  • Bay Leaf - 1/2
  • Baking Soda - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Margarine - 1 Tablespoon
  • Flour, whole-grain - 2 1/2 Tablespoons
  • Salt - 3/4 teaspoon
  • Pepper - dash
  • Sugar - 1 Tablespoon
  • Milk - 1 1/2 cups

    Directions:

  • 1. Chop tomatoes in blender.
  • 2. Combine tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, and bay leaf in large pot. Bring mixture to a boil.
  • 3. Reduce heat to simmer and add baking soda.
  • 4. While tomato mixture simmers, melt margarine in a separate sauce pan. Reduce heat.
  • 5. Add flour to melted margarine. Stir in salt, pepper, and sugar until well blended into a paste.
  • 6. Gradually add milk to margarine and flour mixture, stirring constantly with a wire whip to avoid lumps. Keep warm over low heat.
  • 7. Ten minutes before serving, add milk mixture to tomato base. Stir well and heat through.