Tomato Soup

1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
8 ounces tomato sauce
3 beef bouillon cubes
1/2 cup boiling water
3 peppercorns
1/2 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon leaf basil
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 whole cloves

Stir all ingredients together in crockpot. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 10 hours.

Strain before serving.