Wintry Tomato Soup

1 quart of home canned tomatoes, pureed (2 cans store-bought)

1 quart water

1 medium onion, chopped

pinch of cloves

pinch of cinnamon

1/2 t black pepper

1/4 t garlic powder

2 bay leaves

2 chicken bouillon cubes

Simmer all ingredients for approx 40 minutes, covered tightly, until onions are very tender. 

Mix:

1 cup milk

1 1/2 T cornstarch or arrowroot 

Pour, while stirring into soup. Heat until thickened. Serve hot.

*Served here with Cottage Cheese Dinner Rolls.