2 cans no salt tomatoes
2-3 teaspoons beef bouillon crystals
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1 to 2 tablespoons butter
2 cups milk
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons sugar
Salt and pepper to taste
Process tomatoes and liquid in a blender until smooth. Heat tomatoes and bouillon in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and milk; whisk into boiling tomato mixture and stir. Cook until thickened. Add baking soda, sugar and butter to the soup and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serves 4.