Microwave Fresh Tomato Soup For 2 - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable juice
2 medium tomatoes, cut into 2-inch cubes
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups hot water, divided
2 teaspoons instant chicken bouillon granules

Preparation

In 2-quart casserole combine juice, tomatoes, onion, celery, butter, sugar andd pepper.
In small bowl mix flour and 1/4 cup hot water until smooth.
Stir remaining 1 3/4 cups hot water and bouillon granules in 2-cup measure until dissolved.
Pour broth into casserole.
Blend in four mixture; cover.
Microwave at High 10 to 15 minutes, or until tomatoes are tender and mixture is slightly thickened, stirring every 5 minutes.
Press through wire strainer.
Garnish with parsley or watercress, if desired.
Cream of Tomato Soup: Blend 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream into prepared soup before serving.