Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 pounds fresh, ripe Italian tomatoes, chopped (about 6 cups)
• 8 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked
• 1 cup soy milk
• Salt and black and red pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley, basil, or dill

Preparation:

1. Sauté onions in olive oil until soft. Add fresh tomatoes and stir until the mixture boils.

2. Remove the dried tomatoes from water and coarsely chop. Add them and their soaking water to the pot and cook, stirring briskly to prevent sticking.

3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

4. Add soy milk and season to taste with salt and black and red pepper.

5. Ladel into bowls and serve with chopped herbs sprinkled on top.