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CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP  Good tasting basic soup. (Makes: 6 Servings)  Ingredients: 2 tbsp Oil 1 Medium onion, chopped 1 stalk Celery, chopped 1/2 tsp each Dried basil and thyme 1 Garlic clove finely chopped 28 oz can Tomatoes, drained 2 tbsp Tomato paste 1 tbsp Sugar 2 cup Chicken broth 1/4 cup Butter 1/4 cup Flour 2 cups Milk Salt & Pepper to taste  Preparation: Heat oil in a large saucepan over moderate heat; add onions, celery, garlic basil and thyme. When onions are tender; add tomatoes, tomato paste, sugar, salt and pepper to taste; cover and simmer about 18 minutes. Add chicken broth, bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes; stir occasionally. Transfer mixture in batches to blender or food processor and puree. Strain through a sieve to remove any tomato seeds. In saucepan, melt butter, add flour and cook gently for 2 minutes. Add milk and cook, stirring until thick and smooth; and whisk into tomato puree. Taste and adjust seasoning. Simmer an additional 5 minutes.
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