Fresh Cream Of Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 teaspoons olive oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup vegetable broth
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
3 cups nonfat milk
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste

Preparation

Heat the oil in a large nonstick saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomatoes, broth, garlic, thyme, and basil(if using dried). Simmer, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly; transfer to a blender and puree.
Return the mixture to the saucepan. Whisk the milk and tomato paste in a small bowl; stir into the soup. Add the basil, salt and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through(do not boil).