Tomato Soup

Ingredients

Serves 4-6

1 T olive oil
2 large cans whole tomatoes
3 cloves garlic crushed
6 leaves of basil chopped
1/4 block cream cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large soup pot heat olive oil, add garlic and basil
Saute until garlic is tender but not brown
Add tomatoes, salt and pepper
Simmer for 1 hour stirring occasionally
Remove from heat
Pour into blender or use a hand help blender to puree soup
Return to heat and simmer for 15 minutes
Remove from heat and stir in cream cheese
If vegan use 1/2 cup soy milk- add soy milk in a slow steady stream stirring constantly
Sprinkle some fresh basil on top
Serve with crusty garlic bread
Enjoy!