2 c. tomato juice
1/2 stick margarine
5 Tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 c. milk
1/8 tsp. baking soda

In small stew pan, place tomato juice and place on stove to warm. In larger pan, melt margarine; remove from heat. Mix in flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Add milk and place on stove; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened; remove from heat. Stir baking soda into warm tomato juice and then stir into gravy mixture. Serve with crackers or garlic toast.