2 tsp. butter
1/2 c. milk
2 tsp. flour
1/4 tsp. alt
1/2 c. strained tomatoes
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Dash of pepper

Melt butter, add flour; when well blended add milk gradually, stirring constantly. Cook until thick and smooth. Heat the tomatoes, add soda and allow to cook until tomatoes cease to foam. Add to cream sauce and season with salt and pepper.