Lynn from Fargo wrote:
> All this talk makes me want to try (agin) to recreate my mom's Cream
> of Tomato soup. You could make it in ten minutes,
>
> I remember that she cooked the tomatoes and the milk in separate pans.
> She also put a tiny pinch of baking soda in the tomatoes, let them
> foam away the acid and then added the milk. (no curdling).
>
> I dont remember any other ingredients, but when I make it it's not
> like hers. Any suggestions? I've mastered (mistressed?) almost every
> other childhood favorite.
>
> Lynn in Fargo
> Thanks for your support


Lynn,

I just got this recipe from a Yahoo Group. I'm sure it's not the one you
are looking for, but it might help with some of the prep of yours.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Tomato Soup With Herbs & Wine

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 cups fresh tomatoes -- peeled, or canned tomatoes
14.5 ounces
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp fresh thyme -- lemon OR other culinary thyme
1 Tbsp fresh basil -- OR 1 tsp dried basil
1 Pinch pepper
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup half-and-half, fat free
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 Tbsp mixed fresh herbs -- such as slivered basil,
thyme leaf, (1 to 2)
parsley -- for garnish

If using fresh tomatoes, chop and simmer in saucepan with butter until
soft. Cool slightly, then puree or blend. Return to saucepan. If using
canned tomatoes, blend, then place in saucepan with butter and heat
until warm.

Stir flour into 1/4 cup water, then add to tomatoes, stirring. Then
add salt, lemon thyme, basil and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in soda and fat-free
half-and-half.

Cook over low heat until slightly thickened. Do not boil.

Stir in dry wine and heat to simmer; let simmer 15-20 minutes. Serve in
cups, sprinkling more fresh herbs on top for garnish.

Description:
"yields 6 1/2 cup servings"
Source:
"From: Adapted from `Southern Herb Growing' by Madalene Hill and Gwen
Barclay
VIA www.mysanantonio.com"
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