| Preparing tomatoes |
| 2 1/2 pounds 1.125 kg fresh plum tomatoes - reserve 4 plum tomatoes |
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| Place tomatoes in the Vita-Mix container. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #1. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Run until smooth. |
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| Simmer the soup |
| 2 extra large Knorr beef bouillon cubes |
| 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar |
| 1 teaspoon salt |
| 1 teaspoon onion powder |
| 1/2 teaspooon garlic powder |
| 1 bay leaf |
| 1/4 teaspoon dried basil |
| 1/4 teaspoon white pepper |
| 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice |
| 1 1/2 tablespoon tomato paste |
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| In a 4 quart pot, combine all ingredients except butter, flour and milk. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. |
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| Thicken the soup |
| 1/2 cup butter or Promise spread |
| 1/3 cup flour |
| 4 cups (960 ml) milk or evaporated skim milk |
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| In a 6 quart pot, melt the butter; blend in flour until smooth and bubbly. Gradually add milk; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook two minutes, then reduce the heat, and gradually add the tomato mixture, stirring until smooth and heated through. |
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| Tomato garnish |
| Place reserved plum tomatoes in Vita-Mix container. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE, speed #3. Turn machine on and quickly pulse the machine on and off about 3-4 times until tomatoes are chopped. Stir chopped tomatoes into soup mixture. Serve.
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