Tomato Soup

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and cut up tomatoes.
2. 2
   Chop onions, celery, parsley and bay leaves.
3. 3
   Add to tomatoes; cook until celery is tender.
4. 4
   Put through sieve.
5. 5
   Combine flour and butter until you have a smooth paste.
6. 6
   Thin with a small amount of cooled tomato juice.
7. 7
   Add to boiling soup, stirring to prevent scorching.
8. 8
   Add salt, sugar and pepper; cook 15 more minutes on low, stirring to prevent scorching.