​So sorry we did not get to meet in January due to weather. But we are back on track for February 17,2016 at 11:30. Don’t forget our meeting is in the new place Centennial Tower 3rd floor classroom. I am looking forward to seeing you all again.
        I just want to remind everyone that we still have openings for board members so see me if you are interested. Also as always I am going to remind we would love to have members both individually and sponsorships.
 
Looking forward to our next meeting;
Kathy Demicell, President of Middle Tn CMSA

2 TABLESPOONS OLIVE OIL
1 WHITE ONION CHOPPED FINE
2 CLOVES GARLIC; CHOPPED
¼ CUP ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
3 CUPS CHICKEN BROTH (OR USE 2 CUPS CHICKEN BROTH & 1 CUP TUSCAN FLAVOR CHICKEN BROTH)
1 ½ CUPS SEEDED CHOPPED TOMATOES (I USE FRESH IN SUMMER; CANNED DICED IN WINTER)
1 TABLESPOON CRUSHED DRIED BASIL (OR EQUIVLENT FRESH- WHICH IS BEST!)
1 TEASPOON GRANULATED SUGAR
½ TEASPOON SALT
¼ TEASPOON GROUND BLACK PEPPER
¼ TEASPOON DRIED DILL WEED
½ CUP HALF AND HALF

HEAT LARGE DUTCH OVEN OVER MED-HIGH HEAT; WHEN HOT ADD OIL, THEN SAUTE ONION AND GARLIC TILL SOFTENED (NOT BROWNED AND NOT SMOKING) ABOUT 3 MINUTES. STIR IN FLOUR AND COOK ONE MINUTE STIRRING CONSTANTLY. ADD CHICKEN BROTH A LITTLE AT A TIME, STIRRING WELL SO THERE ARE NO LUMPS. ADD TOMATOES, BASIL, SUGAR, SALT, PEPPER AND DILL. SIMMER, UNCOVERED FOR 25 MINUTES; STIR OCCASIONALLY, DON’T LET ANYTHING STICK TO THE BOTTOM OF PAN.
THEN CAREFULLY PROCESS IN SMALL BATCHES IN BLENDER OR FOOD PROCESSOR. RETURN ALL TO POT, STIR IN HALF & HALF AND HEAT TILL HOT; DO NOT LET IT BOIL! SERVE WARM & ENJOY!