Stewed Crackers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 pkg. saltine crackers (original Premium are best)
1 c. water
1 c. rich milk (half and half)
1 Tbsp. margarine
salt and pepper
tomato juice

Preparation

Heat the water to boiling.
Place crackers in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
Add salt and pepper.
Pour boiling water over the crackers and put on lid.
Let steam a few minutes.
Heat the milk and margarine to boiling and also pour this over the crackers.
Stir and serve in soup bowls.
Pour tomato juice over the crackers and serve.