Cream of Tomato Soup-(from More-with-Less Cookbook)

Saute`~
2 T. butter
2 T. chopped onion

Mix together~
3 T. flour
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
dash of garlic salt, basil, oregano, thyme

Add to butter and onions, whisking until smooth and bubbly.

Remove from heat. Gradually stir in:
2 cups of tomato juice

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil 1 min.

In another kettle, heat 2 cups milk on low, before you even start the onions. ;)
If you forget to do this, it's okay to add the milk cold.

Add the warm milk to the hot tomato mixture.

Heat until almost boiling and serve.
I usually double the recipe.

Delicious with toasted cheese sandwiches on a cold, windy, rainy, or snowy day.