2 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped (about 6 tomatoes)
1 medium onion, sliced thin
1 Tablespoon butter
1 bay leaf
1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
1 pint light cream (Kay feels 1/2 pint is enough...and I agree)
1 cup milk
6 large croutons
butter
2 tablespoons chopped chives