Easy Lunch

Even though it was 103 yesterday, I cooked up a pot of

Tomato Soup for lunch.

Still tasted great despite the heat.

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Tomato Soup:

1 cup chopped onion

1 lrg. garlic clove, minced

1/4 tsp. red chili flakes

2 Tbls. Olive oil

1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes

1/2 cup chicken stock

10 fresh basil leaves

Salt & pepper to taste

Saute chopped onion in olive oil, add garlic, salt/pepper & red chili flakes.

Simmer for a few min.

Add tomatoes, basil and chicken stock and simmer for about 1 hour.

Puree till smooth.

Top with fresh basil, Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of cream.