Ingredients
1/2 cup chopped onion1/4 cup butter1/4 cup all-purpose flour2 cups water6 medium tomatoes, peeled and diced1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1-1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon sugar1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme1 bay leaf1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
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. Discard bay leaf.
