Creamy Tuscan Tomato Soup

Creamy Tuscan Tomato Soup

(4-6 servings)

Ingredients:

1 cup Sweet Onion, diced

1 tbsp. Oil (your choice)

3 cloves Fresh Garlic, minced

1 pkg. Fresh Basil (3/4 cup), chopped

1 can (28 oz.) Diced Tomatoes

4 oz. Cream Cheese, cubed

2 cups Milk

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

In a 3 qt. pot, sauté onion in oil until soft.  Add garlic until fragrant and then add tomatoes.  Heat through before adding the cream cheese.  Stir until melted and then add basil.  Now process in a blender or food processor until smooth.  May need to do in batches depending on your equipment.  Scrape back into pot and add milk.  Combine well and heat through before adding salt and pepper to your taste.  Serve with crackers and good bread.

Note:               If you watch your ingredients, this recipe is gluten-free for those that need it.

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