French Tomato Soup

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 3 med tomatoes, peeled and quartered
• or one 14 oz can tomatoes, cut up
• 1 1/2 c water
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c diced celery
• 3 oz tomato paste
• 2 tbs fresh cilantro or parsley
• 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 25mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes. Puree the soup. Garnish with cilantro/parsley if desired. Makes 4 cups.