Tomato Bisque
Cook together 1/2 tablespoonful of butter and I scant tablespoonful of flour. Stir in slowly 1/4 cupfuls of hot milk; when smooth and thick, season well with salt and pepper. When ready to take from the fire add ½ of a cupful of hot strained tomato, to which a tiny pinch of baking soda has been added. Do not heat again, or it will curdle.