1 (1 lb. 12 oz.) can tomatoes
2 slices onion
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. milk

Combine first 6 ingredients in a 2-quart saucepan. Simmer 10 minutes; sieve.

Make a white sauce of butter, flour and milk. Slowly add hot tomato mixture, stirring constantly. Serve at once. Serves 6.