"Homemade Cream of Tomato Soup

By RoketJSquerl

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 onion, chopped finely
• 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 28 – 32 oz can of crushed or pureed tomatoes
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp dried parsley
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh basil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2-3 cups of skim or low fat milk

Preparation

Step 1

Saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until it is translucent.

Add the tomatoes, baking soda, parsley and salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes over medium low heat.

Add the honey and basil. Check and add more salt and pepper as needed.

Add in 2 to 3 cups of skim or low fat milk depending on whether you prefer your cream of tomato soup thicker or thinner. Warm & serve.