Tomato Basil Cream Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3/4 cup chopped onions
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 15 ounce can diced tomatoes, no-added-salt
• 15 ounce can stewed tomatoes
• 1-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 12 oz silken tofu
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven and sauté the onions and garlic until tender, about 3 minutes.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Blend with in blender or food processor until smooth.
3. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil and fresh lime juice just before serving. This would make a nice chilled soup in the summer time.