Easy Cream of Tomato Soup

Description: This recipe is from Foodtv. It is so simple, yet delicious, it is great for those nights you don't really feel like cooking. It's great with grilled cheese!

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 3 cups tomato juice
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons crumbled Roquefort cheese (optional)

Steps:

1. Melt butter in dutch oven.
2. Blend in flour until smooth.
3. Pour in tomato juice and stir until it thickens.
4. Stir in baking soda.
5. Add milk, sugar, and salt.
6. Heat thoroughly.
7. Divide into bowls and top with cheese (if desired).
8. This soup does not curdle.