Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 - 28 ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes

• 1 quart chicken broth

• 2 heaping Tablespoons minced garlic

• 1 cup Zeal milk

• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Puree the tomatoes in a blender or food processor.

2. Pour the tomatoes, broth, and garlic in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes. (taste the mixture and if it is bitter or sour, add 1/4-1/2 tsp. baking soda to neutralize the flavor)

3. Stir 1/4 cup hot soup into the Zeal milk to temper it. Add the tempered milk and Parmesan cheese. Bring the soup back to a very slight boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.

4. Puree the soup again with an immersion blender to make it smooth and creamy.

5. Serve with shredded parmesan cheese, grilled cheese sandwich croutons, and fresh basil, if desired.