Tomato Florentine Soup

This was brought to the potluck on Wednesday evening. Many mentioned how good it was.

I did not have any as I am trying to eat mostly vegetables and fruit.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion-chopped


• 2 clove garlic-minced


• 1 Tablespoon olive oil


• 2 1-lb. cans tomato sauce-low sodium


• 1 16 oz can diced tomato's


• 1 bay leaf


• 2/3-1cup plain soy creamer or 1/2 cup raw cashews blended in 1 cup water


• 1 Tablespoon sucanat


• 1 teaspoon oregano


• 1 teaspoon basil


• 1 teaspoon garlic powder


• 1 teaspoon onion powder


• 2 cups washed and chopped spinach

Directions:

1. Saute onion and garlic in a sprayed kettle.


2. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, bay leaf, and seasonings.


3. Simmer 1/2 hour, and add spinach and soy creamer.


4. Simmer another 5 minutes.


5. Serves 6

Verna's notes:

1. I would not use the oil. Instead I would put in a sprayed kettle.


2. In stead of sucanat I would use stevia or agave nectar.


3. I would use my immersion blender at the end to make it nice and creamy.

Enjoy!!!