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Ingredients
- 2 T. butter
- 2 T. flour
- 1 c. milk
- 2 c. roasted tomato sauce (You may substitute a can of fire roasted diced tomatoes—just puree it.)
- 1/2 to 1 c. vegetable stock
- peeled garlic cloves (left whole)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 927g | |
| Calories 363 | |
| Calories from Fat 147 | 40% |
| Total Fat 16.55g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 9.58g | 38% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 3425mg | 143% |
| Potassium 1989mg | 57% |
| Total Carbs 44.49g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 25% |
| Sugars 35.2g | 23% |
| Protein 15.11g | 24% |
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