CREAMY TOMATO SOUP WITH HERBS

1 t olive oil

1 small, chopped onion

1 t minced garlic

*2 cans (14oz each) chopped tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano

1 large can (15oz) tomato sauce

1 C lowfat milk, whole milk or half and half

1/4 C grated parmesan cheese

*If Del Monte seasoned canned tomatoes cannot be found, add 1/2 t each dried basil and oregano with plain diced tomatoes in step 2.

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and add onion.  Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.  Add the tomatoes with their juices and the tomato sauce.  Raise the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.  Reduce the heat to low and stir in the mil and cheese.  Do not boil the soup after the milk has been added.  Stir and cook for 2 minutes.  Remove from heat and serve.