CREAM OF TOMATO SOUP
1 quart tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon soda
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 quart milk
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Stew tomatoes slowly one-half hour; rub through strainer; heat and add soda. In the meantime, melt butter and stir in
flour; add milk slowly, cooking over low fire until thick; add seasoning. Take from fire and stir in hot tomatoes and
serve immediately.