CREAMY TOMATO SOUP

Easy & Yummy!

found on silk.com; (comments & pics by me below)

·         1 Tbsp olive oil

·         1/2 medium onion, diced

·         1-2 cloves garlic, chopped (I used 3)

·         1 tsp salt

·         1 (28-oz) can whole tomatoes, undrained (I use Muir brand)

·         1 cup vegetable broth

·         1 bay leaf (I used 2)

·         1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (I used 1 t. dried basil)

·         1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme

·         1 cup Silk Original soymilk

·         1/4 cup Silk Original Creamer

·         Fresh ground pepper 

• 1. Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a 4-quart stockpot.
• 2. Add the onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
• 3. Add the garlic and sauté an additional 3 minutes.
• 4. Add the salt, whole tomatoes with juice, vegetable broth, bay leaf, basil and thyme. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to crush the tomatoes.
• 5. Remove the bay leaf; add Silk, Silk Creamer and a few grinds of fresh pepper.
• 6. Purée soup in 2 batches in a blender until smooth and creamy (use caution when blending hot soup).
• 7. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
• 8. Return soup to pot, heat gently and serve.

Voila! Enjoy on a cold wintry day!