Homemade Fresh Tomato Soup Cream of Tomato Soup

Homemade creamed tomato soup is quite easy to make
and much better than the canned cream of tomato soups.
If you are lucky enough to grow your own
tomatoes or have a farmer's market nearby.

Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups water
4 pounds tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and cut into pieces
2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
6 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup cream

Directions:
Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
Add the onion and toss to coat.
Stir over medium heat until the onion is tender.
Sprinkle on the flour and continue stirring
over medium heat until the mixture foams.
Stir in the water and bring to a boil.
Measure out 3/4 cup of the tomato pieces and set aside.
Add the remaining tomato pieces to the boiling mixture.
Stir in the brown sugar and cloves.
Reduce the heat and cook, uncovered,
at the gentle bubble for 30 minutes.
Transfer to a food mill and force through.
Return to the saucepan and stir
in the reserved tomato pieces.
Blend in the salt, pepper, and cream.
Place soup over medium heat
and warm gently, but do not boil.