3 T. butter

1 large onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

3 T. flour

64 oz can tomato juice

1 can diced tomatoes, undrained

3 c. milk

3 t. sugar

salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in 5 qt. soup pot.

Add onion and cook over medium heat till soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic and stir until flour coats the onion/garlic mixture.

Gradually add tomato juice, whisking to blend. Add the canned tomatoes. Stir in milk. Season with sugar, salt, and pepper. Heat to warm, but do not let boil. Serve immediately.

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