Fresh Tomato Soup
["1/4 c. butter or margarine", "1/2 c. onion, chopped", "1/4 c. flour", "1 c. water", "6 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced", "1 Tbsp. minced parsley", "1 1/4 Tbsp. salt", "1 tsp. sugar", "1/2 tsp. thyme", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 bay leaf", "lemon slices (for garnish)"]
["In 3-quart pan, heat oleo.", "Cook onions until tender.", "Stir in flour.", "Slowly stir in water.", "Add tomatoes and remaining ingredients (except lemon slices).", "Heat to a boil.", "Reduce heat to low.", "Cover and simmer 20 minutes.", "Stir frequently.", "Add more water, if needed.", "Makes 4 servings."]
["butter", "onion", "flour", "water", "tomatoes", "parsley", "salt", "sugar", "thyme", "pepper", "bay leaf", "lemon slices"]