2 c. chopped ripe tomatoes (about 2 tomatoes)
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 sm. bay leaf
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
Dash pepper
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk

1. In a saucepan combine the tomato, onion, bay leaf, sugar, the 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat and simmer about 10 minutes.

2. Sieve the tomato mixture to make about 1 cup; set aside.

3. In the same saucepan melt the butter; stir in the flour and the 1/4 teaspoon salt.

4. Add milk all at once.

5-6. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook 2 minutes more.

7. Slowly add hot tomato mixture, stirring to blend. Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.