Food Friday!

This is another one of those recipes inspired by a local restaurant,
just like the Coconut Curry Chicken recipe. I couldn't stop thinking about
a hearty soup I enjoyed months ago at a new restaurant in town. This
rendition of homemade Tomato Basil Soup is healthy, easy to make and delicious.
It definitely hit the spot and has a great little kick of spice!

- 500 ml stewed organic tomatoes (low sodium)
- 500 ml of reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth

- 1/2 onion

- 2 cloves of garlic

- approximately half a 1/8 tsp Stevia

- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to preference)

- 1 tbsp dried basil

- 1 tsp oregano

- sea salt (desired amount)

- pepper (desired amount)

- olive oil

Directions:

- finely chop the onions and garlic

- with a small amount of olive oil, saute the onions and garlic until tender but not drowned

- add the stewed tomatoes and broth to the saute pan, bring to a boil

- add the remaining ingredients (Stevia, pepper flakes, basil, oregano, sea salt, pepper)

- reduce heat and simmer for 50-60 minutes

Recipe adapted from one found on Noshing With The Nolands. Thanks to my Mom for her garden grown, homemade stewed tomatoes!