CLEAR TOMATO SOUP

2 tablespoonfuls of tinned tomatoes, or 1 fair-sized fresh one

1 small finely chopped and fried onion

A teaspoonful of vermicelli, pepper and salt to taste, 1/2 pint of water.

Boil the tomatoes with the onion and water for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain all the liquid;

Return to the saucepan, season and sprinkle in the vermicelli

Let the soup cook until the vermicelli is soft, and serve.