Tomato Bisque

• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk

1. In a saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
2. Discard bay leaf; press mixture through sieve and set aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Gradually stir in tomato mixture until smooth; heat through.

tomatoes, beef bouillon granules, sugar, salt, onion powder, bay leaf, dried basil, white pepper, butter, flour, milk

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tomato-bisque/ (may not work)