Simple Tomato Soup

This tomato soup is simple to make and tasty. Add a vegan grated ‘cheese’ garnish to make it even better. Serve it for lunch, or whenever your in the mood for soup.

Ingredients:

• 6 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks
• 1 (6oz) can tomato paste
• 1 vidalia onion, cut into chunks
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme
• 1 cup water or gluten-free vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon vegan grated ‘cheese’ (optional)

Directions:

1. Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender on high-speed for 1 minute or until creamy smooth.
2. Transfer mixture to a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve hot, with or without a garnish of vegan grated ‘cheese.’

Variations:

1. Instead of cooking the soup, blend 5 minutes or until very warm, since blending longer in a high powered blender can actually heat the soup without having to cook it.
2. For added flavor, add to the blend 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil.
3. Replace the vegan grated ‘cheese’ garnish with flax seed crackers, broken into small pieces.

Yield:
Makes 4 servings