Blender Tomato Soup

My cousin gave me this recipe soon after I was married & I have made it many times. I love creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches on a cold winter/fall day.

2 1/2 C tomatoes (raw or canned juice)
2 T flour
1 T sugar
1 1/2 tsp chopped onion
1/8 tsp pepper
2 T soft butter
1 tsp salt
dash of garlic powder

Heat 2 1/2 C milk in a kettle. Put all the above ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Add tomato mixture to heated milk and stir. Serve immediately.
Makes about 5 servings.

Fresh Peach Salsa

I had this at a friend's house Saturday evening & it was absolutely wonderful. Hoping to make it for the weekend.

4-6 medium tomatoes, diced
4-6 peaches, diced
1 large red onion, diced
1 large green pepper, diced
2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
2-3 chili peppers, chopped
juice from 1 lime
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp salt

You can adjust the heat by adding or taking away the jalapeno peppers or spices. Flavor is best if you wait 24 hrs. before eating.

Fresh Salsa

I've had this recipe for so long, I don't remember where I got it. But it is so delicious made with fresh veggies from the garden. It's not a real spicy salsa like canned salsa can be but it is still full of flavor.

3 lg. tomatoes- diced
1 can chopped green chilies (sometimes I substitute fresh jalapeno peppers)
1/2 C chopped onion
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp pepper
2 T lemon juice

Mix well and refrigerate several hours before serving.