Canned Garden Tomato Soup

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serves/makes:

ready in:
1-2 hrs

ingredients

8 pounds chopped tomatoes
3 1/2 cups chopped onion
2 1/2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped red bell pepper
1 cup carrots
7 bay leaves
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt

directions

Prepare jars and lids.

Wash, blanch, core and chop tomatoes. Combine tomatoes, onions, celery, pepper, carrot, bay leaves and garlic in large stainless steel saucepan. Simmer uncovered until soft.

Press through a sieve or food mill. Return mixture to saucepan. Add sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Ladle soup into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace. Use a nonmetallic utensil to remove air bubbles. Wipe rim and place snap lid on jar.

Apply screw band and secure until finger tight. Process 20 minutes 10 lbs pressure or adjust pressure for your altitude.