Tomato Basil Soup

Ingredients:

2 Cups chicken or vegetable broth (or substitute 1 cup water for 1 cup broth)

2 Cups chopped fresh tomatoes

3 oz. of tomato paste

4-6 leaves of fresh basil rolled and sliced

1-2 cloves garlic crushed and minced

2 Tbsp. chopped onion

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/4 tsp. dried oregano

Pinch of marjoram

Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions:

Puree all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pour into a saucepan and heat to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve hot, garnish will fresh basil leaves or parsley.

Makes 2 servings (1 vegetable)

Credit for this recipe goes to Tammy Skye, the author of The HCG Dieter Gourmet Cookbook.