Ann Robertson’s Tomato Soup

Combine tomatoes, onion, sugar, salt, basil, thyme, pepper and tomato paste in a saucepan. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Stir in baking soda; set aside.

In separate saucepan melt butter and stir in flour until well blended. Cook for 1 minute on medium.

Add milk, cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

Stir milk mixture into tomato mixture and heat through.