CopyKat.com is the creation of Stephanie Manley. Stephanie started publishing recipes on the web in 1995 as a means to capture her family recipes in a format that they would not be thrown away.
Over the years 
I am a born and raised Montanan – and this is the original from the Man himself – Mr. Hainline, who my family knew well…
Original 4B’s Homemade Tomato Soup
1 (29 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 (10.5 oz.) can condensed chicken broth, undiluted
2 Tablespoons margarine
2 Tablespoons white sugar
1 Tablespoon chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 Cups of heavy cream (I have substituted Half and Half, and it was just as good…)
Directions:
1. In a large stock pot mix tomatoes, chicken broth, margarine, onion, and baking soda. Simmer for 1 hour.
2. In a separate pot, heat cream over a low heat until hot, watching carefully so that the cream does not scorch! Once heated through add to tomato soup and serve.
Thanks to Sly1 for sharing this recipe.
4Bs Just reopened in Polson, good job Miles City for staying open!!
Great recipe, but I am trying to find the 4b’s clam chowder recipe. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
There is still a 4B’s in Miles City, MT
And what town would that be
All of the 4B’s restuarants are not closed, there are still a few around Montana, including one in our town.
Sadly all of the 4B’s are now closed. So having this recipe is an awesome find!! The Hainline’s created many memories for many generations of Montanan’s
I do love this recipe. I have made it for quite a few years since I don’t have a 4B’s close but love the soup. It is easy to make.