Pure Cream of Tomato Soup

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a soup-pot.

2. 2

   Add the onion and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the onion is soft but not browned.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the flour over the butter mixture and continue to cook for an additional 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Slowly add the milk, bay leaf, sugar, and salt and continue to cook and stir until slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Stir the baking soda into the tomatoes.

6. 6

   Add the tomatoes to the milk, and bring just to a simmer.

7. 7

   Remove from the heat and put through a strainer.

8. 8

   Taste and correct the seasoning.

9. 9

   Reheat before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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