Tomato Soup

4 c. peeled and chopped ripe tomatoes
1/4 c. chopped onion
6 T. butter or margarine
Simmer tomatoes and onion in butter over low heat. Put in blender and
mix well. Put in container, cool and freeze.

To make soup, thaw and heat, adding the following ingredients:
1/4 c. flour
1 1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
1/2 t. baking soda
2 c. half-and-half
2 c. milk
Blend flour, salt and pepper and add to thawed tomato mixture. Add
baking soda, half-and-half and milk. Mix well and heat. Serve with
crackers or croutons.