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Oatmeal Soup

List of Ingredients




1 1/2 cups regular oatmeal (not quick-cooking or instant)
4 tablespoons butter (not margarine)
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper to taste


Recipe



Toast the raw oatmeal in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it is browned but not burned (about 10 minutes). Set aside.
Melt the butter in a 4 quart saucepan, add the onions and sauté until softened, adding the garlic for the last two minutes. Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, and toasted oatmeal. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Yield: 6 servings.
Notes:
The oatmeal swells up and resembles rice.
Better the next day.
From the New York Times Bread and Soup Cookbook.