Tomato Soup

I've been looking for a homemade tomato soup recipe that tastes similar to the smooth (no tomato chunks) canned variety. This is my adaptation of several recipes I've tried. I like to serve it with grilled cheese and apple slices.


Tomato Soup
6 Tablespoons butter
3 Tablespoons flour
46-ounce can tomato juice
1 1/2 cups water
3 Tablespoons sugar
3/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground celery seed
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour, and stir to form a smooth paste. Add tomato juice and water, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar and seasonings. Simmer until heated through.