Ingredients : 2 lb. ripe tomatoes (about 6) 1 onion, sliced thin 1 tablespoon butter 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 whole cloves 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper 1 tsp. chopped fresh basil 1 pint light cream 1 cup milk 6 large toasted butter croutons 2 tablespoon chopped chives