Soup's On

It's that time of year, harvest of the tomatoes :)

Unfortunately it's pretty slim pickins here this year- due to garden neglect- due to life.  So it goes.

So this week, I donned one of my favorite vintage aprons and made our favorite tomato soup.

After some chopping, there was sauteing....

and simmering...

and blending...

and canning.  

For the benefit of all of us, I did not include a picture of all of the dishes :)

Here's the recipe should you find yourself with some fresh tomatoes and a little bit of time.

From my sister in law, Danita:

1 C. chopped celery

1 small onion, chopped

1/2 green pepper, chopped

1/4 C butter

41/2 C chicken broth, divided

1/2 tsp. curry powder

4 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp. salt 

1/4 tsp pepper

1 quart fresh tomatoes, chopped

1/4 C flour

Saute the celery, onion, and green pepper in butter. Then add 4 C chicken broth, tomatoes, curry, salt, pepper, and sugar.  Heat to boiling, reduce heat and simmer 30-45 min.

Blend flour with 1/2 C chicken broth, stir into tomato mixture and cook until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.

Puree or blend if you desire.  

Notes:  1. adjust seasonings for your taste.  I usually add a bit more salt and curry.

2.  Two double batches makes about 9 quarts and 1 pint. Give or take.

Happy end of the summer to you!