Fresh Tomato Soup
["1/4 c. butter or margarine", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "1 c. water", "6 medium tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped", "1 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. dried thyme", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "1 bay leaf"]
["Melt butter in large heavy boiler.", "Saute onion in butter for 4 minutes.", "Reduce to low heat.", "Add flour and stir until smooth. Gradually add water.", "Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.", "Add the next 7 ingredients.", "Bring to a boil.", "Cover and simmer on low heat for 30 to 40 minutes.", "Remove and discard bay leaf."]
["butter", "onion", "all-purpose", "water", "tomatoes", "parsley", "sugar", "salt", "thyme", "pepper", "bay leaf"]