Things You'll Need:
- 3 pounds of ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato puree
- 1 large spanish onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 carrots, pealed and chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Bottled Hot Sauce to taste
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Step 1
Combine the tomatoes, tomato puree, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, parsley and lemon rind in a heavy saucepan.
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Step 2
Simmer for one hour, watching carefully, and stirring often.
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Step 3
Remove mixture from the heat and press through a sieve. Add salt and pepper to taste and return to heat, simmering until thickened. Sprinkle gradually with Hot Sauce, tasting often. Stir in the butter and serve. Enjoy!








