2 c. chopped ripe tomatoes
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 sm. bay leaf
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper

Simmer together for about 10 minutes. Sieve and set aside (should be about 1 cup). In same saucepan melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour and an additional 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add 2 cups milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened. Slowly stir in hot tomato mixture. Garnish with snipped green onion tops, if desired.