CREAMY TOMATO SOUP RECIPE 
3 cups of fresh chopped tomatoes or 1-28oz can of diced tomatoes
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 bay leaf (remove before blending)
1/4 cup fresh basil
1 Tablespoon garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound silken tofu
3 Tablespoons olive oil
In a pot, mix together tomatoes, celery, onions, bay leaf, basil, salt, pepper and garlic. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove bay leaf.
Place ingredients in blender. Add tofu and oil to blender. Blend until it is a creamy consistency. Serve hot or cold. | STRAWBERRIES are low in calories and a great source of vitamin C and fiber 
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