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TOMATO BASIL SOUP
1 1/2 c. Vidalia (sweet) onions, diced
10-15 basil leaves, chopped
2 T. garlic, chopped
1 28 oz can of whole tomatos
2 28 oz cans of diced tomatos
1/8 c. sugar
salt
ground pepper
2 c. reduced fat milk or cream

Saute onions, basil and garlic in the bottom of the pot (sprayed with non-stick spray or in a bit of olive oil). Process whole tomatos in blender or food processor for 10 seconds, set aside. When onions are soft, add all the tomatos and sugar. Simmer on low for 2 hours. Season with salt and pepper, add the milk or cream and heat through. Vary the taste* by adding red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained) sauted with the onions or add mozzarella cheese and garlic croutons before serving.

* We have never tried the red pepper flakes or spinach, but we always add about a half a cup of parmesean cheese to the soup and serve with mozzarella and croutons.