MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Satisfying Tomato Soup Categories: Vegetables, Herbs, Soups Yield: 4 servings 2 ts Oil 1/4 c Fine chopped onion 1/4 c Fine chopped celery 29 oz (2 cans) diced tomatoes; - undrained 1 1/2 c Water 2 ts Brown sugar 1/2 ts Salt 1/2 ts Dried basil 1/4 ts Dried oregano 1/4 ts Coarse ground pepper Minced fresh basil; opt In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until tender, 2-4 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except for optional fresh basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender; return to pan and heat through. If desired, top with fresh minced basil. Recipe by: Marian Brown, Mississauga, Ontario RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM