Canned Tomato Soup

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Description

The best canned tomato soup recipe! A great way to use up those extra tomatoes from the garden. When ready to serve, mix with equal parts milk and warm.

Ingredients

  • 3 onions, chopped
  • 1 bunch celery, chopped
  • 8 quarts fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 cups water, or as needed
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ΒΌ cup salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chilled tomato juice

Instructions

  1. Place onions
  2. celery
  3. and tomatoes in a large pot; pour in enough water to just cover vegetables; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatoes are tender
  4. 20 to 30 minutes. Pour tomato mixture through a strainer or food mill
  5. discard solids
  6. and return liquid to the pot; stir sugar and salt into liquid.
  7. Blend butter and flour together in a blender until smooth and creamy; add tomato juice. Blend until smooth. Pour butter mixture into liquid in the pot. Cook and stir over medium heat just until tomato soup is hot.
  8. Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the tomato soup into the hot
  9. sterilized jars
  10. filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids
  11. and screw on rings.
  12. Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil
  13. cover the pot
  14. and process for 20 to 30 minutes.
  15. Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface
  16. several inches apart
  17. until cool. Once cool
  18. press the top of each lid with a finger
  19. ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool
  20. dark area
  21. and wait at least 12 hours before opening.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 13 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 32

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