1 can tomatoes, or
1 qt. raw tomatoes
1 pt. water
12 peppercorns
1 small bay leaf
4 cloves
1 slice onion
2 teaspoons salt
¹⁄₈ teaspoon soda
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
Cook the first six ingredients together in a cooker for one hour or
more. Strain, add the salt and soda, and bind it. If it is not to be
served at once it may stand in the cooker, to keep hot, for an
indefinite period.
Serves six or seven persons.