Ingredients

4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 slice onion
4 whole cloves
2 cups chicken broth
2 Tbs butter
2 Tbs all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp white sugar, or to taste

Directions

Step 1

In a stockpot, over medium heat, combine the tomatoes, onion, cloves, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 20 minutes to blend all theflavors. Remove from heat and run the mixture through a food mill into a large bowl or pan. Discard any stuff left over in the food mill.

Step 2

In the now empty stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the flour to make a roux, cooking until the roux is a medium brown. Gradually whisk in a bit of the tomato mixture, so no lumps form, then stir in the rest. Season with sugar and salt; adjust to taste.