INGREDIENTS:
Cook onion and tomatoes in water until onion is tender; strain. Mix 1 heaping tablespoon of the onion-tomato mixture with strained liquid. Discard remaining onion-tomato mixture. Add soda. Set aside. Melt butter and stir in flour. Add milk and cook until thickened. Add thyme, salt and pepper. Combine with tomato mixture; heat. Freezes well.
SERVES: 8
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups canned tomatoes with juice
- 1-1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pinch of coarsely ground pepper
Cook onion and tomatoes in water until onion is tender; strain. Mix 1 heaping tablespoon of the onion-tomato mixture with strained liquid. Discard remaining onion-tomato mixture. Add soda. Set aside. Melt butter and stir in flour. Add milk and cook until thickened. Add thyme, salt and pepper. Combine with tomato mixture; heat. Freezes well.
SERVES: 8
