Tomato-leek Soup – We Love God!

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George Sweeting

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables	Vegetarian	Soups, Vegetarian	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

2	lb	Ripe red tomatoes
1/3	c	Fresh parsley
1		Large leek
2		Garlic cloves, minced
1	T	Olive oil
6	oz	Can tomato paste
2	T	Dry red wine
1	t	Dill
1 1/2	t	Hungarian paprika
1/2	t	Marjoram
1/4	t	Thyme
		Salt & pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

Cut all but 1/2 LB of tomatoes into quarters.  With parsley, process
until well pureed.  Dice the rest of the tomatoes & set aside. Slice
the white part of the leek into 1/4" slices. Chop the tender green
leaves. Discard all but a 2 or 3 of the tougher part of the leaves.
Wash carefully. Put the leeks in a large pot along with the reserved
green leaves, garlic & olive oil.  Cover with 3 cups stock.  Bring to
a boil, lower heat & simmer for 5 minutes.  Add the pureed & diced
tomatoes. Add the rest of the ingredients. Simmer on low heat for 20
to 25 minutes. Chill & serve.  From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 82 Calories From Fat: 23 Total Fat: 2.7g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 446mg Potassium: 629.6mg Carbohydrates: 14.2g Fiber: 3.1g Sugar: 7.7g Protein: 2.8g