My Mama made this for us when we were children. Quick and easy to make. It was also inexpensive. Great with a grilled cheese sandwich!
1 large can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon baking soda (helps prevent curdling)
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream, half and half or evaporated milk
Salt and pepper to your preference
Directions:
1. In a [...]

This came from my favorite restaurant in Polson, Montana. It is from “My 50 Years of Cooking” by Bill Hainline, founder of the restaurant in 1947. It is super easy to make.
1 tablespoon chopped sautéed onion
2 1/2 lbs. tomatoes
2 quarts of milk
1/2 pint of heavy cream
4 Tbsp.  sugar
black pepper to taste
Simmer onion until done, add [...]

is is another classic from the Famous French restaurant and bakery. Excerpted from an article by Beverly Bundy of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram around May 20, 1994.