Fresh Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. flour
1 c. water
6 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced
1 Tbsp. minced parsley
1 1/4 Tbsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf
lemon slices (for garnish)

Preparation

In 3-quart pan, heat oleo.
Cook onions until tender.
Stir in flour.
Slowly stir in water.
Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients (except lemon slices).
Heat to a boil.
Reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Stir frequently.
Add more water, if needed.
Makes 4 servings.