Shaker Stewed Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 quart home-preserved or commercial canned tomatoes (see note)
• ½ cup light cream
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup finely crumbled saltine crackers
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Salt to taste, if desired
• ¼ teaspoon Shaker bouquet garni (or a mixture of equal quantities of these dried herbs: parsley, thyme, crumbled bay leaf and chervil)
• 1 tablespoon butter

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    159 calories; 12 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 10 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 6 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 40 milligrams cholesterol; 247 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 – 6 servings

Preparation

1. Heat tomatoes in a saucepan, breaking up with a fork if necessary.
2. Add cream and baking soda; mix well and let simmer 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat. Add cracker crumbs and continue simmering until crumbs have swelled. Add sugar, salt and bouquet garni.
3. Just before serving, stir in butter. Serve immediately.

• Fresh tomatoes may be used if they are ripe, red and flavorful. Wash fresh tomatoes, cut into quarters, and steam in very little water – just enough to keep from scorching – until tender.

15 minutes