Fresh Tomato Soup Recipe

1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups water
6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Thin lemon slices, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour to form a smooth paste. Gradually add water, stirring constantly until thickened. Add the tomatoes, parsley, salt, sugar, thyme, bay leaf and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until tomatoes are tender. Remove bay leaf. Garnish with lemon if desired. Yield: 4 servings (5 cups).

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Fresh-Tomato-Soup