Tomato Basil Garlic Soup

Yummy and warming!

1 can whole tomatoes or six tomatoes cored and loosely chopped

4 cloves garlic diced

8 basil leaves diced plus four to dice as garnish

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup milk either cow or rice

Extra virgin olive oil

Balsamic vinegar

Parmesan cheese optional

Heat oil in a soup pot on medium high heat add garlic and sweat for two or three minutes then add tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes then blend the garlic and tomatoes until smooth. Add the milk and put back on stove to warm it up on medium heat. Add basil, salt and pepper to taste. You can add a drizzle of balsamic vinegar at this point.

Once warmed to eating temperature ladle soup into bowls can top with some chopped basil and parmesan cheese. Serve with a big green salad! This soup freezes really well.

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