Tomato-Basil-Parmesan Soup

Simply delicious!  This is one of my favorite easy soup recipes that is great to warm up with over the holidays!

Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

 Hot House Tomatoes, diced

1 can whole or diced tomatoes

Sprigs of fresh or dried basil

Dash of salt and pepper

Vegetable or chicken stock

Parmesan Cheese

Bay Leaf
Milk

(use your own proportions to taste)

Simply put all of the ingredients together in a large pot except half of the stock, milk and parmesan cheese.  Let it simmer on medium heat until the flavours infuse together (approx. 10-15 minutes).  Take the pot away from heat and blend with either a hand blender or food processor.  Put pot back on stove and add balance of stock, milk and parmesan cheese and bring to a boil. Take out the bay leaf and your soup is ready to serve!  As a garnish, you can add fresh basil and/or sour cream to the top!  To make this soup a main course, I also like to add pasta.  This is also a favorite with toddlers :)

Enjoy!