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.