Donna’s Tomato Soup
Ingredients:
· 2 cups vegetable broth
· 2-3 large tomatoes, diced to yield about 3 cups
· 1 carrot, shredded (Optional adds sweetness)
· Dash of herbs and seasonings of your choice – I use thyme, basil or dill
· 2 TBS butter
· 2 TBS all-purpose flour[1]
· 1 cup milk or cream
Directions:
1. Put tomatoes including their juice, carrots, broth and herbs in a pot, bring to boil
2. Lower heat and Simmer for at least 30 minutes
3. Use a hand blender or food processor to puree tomatoes (Optional per your preferences)
4. In a separate pot, combine butter and flour to make a roux
5. Slowly add milk and stir until smooth
6. Stir for about 5 minutes until thick
7. Combine tomato mixture and milk mixture into one pot
8. Simmer on low for about an hour
[1] Sweet rice flour is a gluten free alternative