Creamy Tomato Soup

Ingredients:
    3 c  soy milk (or any kind of milk you want to use.)
    1 T  onion powder
  1/2 t  garlic powder
1 1/2 t  salt
    2 T  sweet basil
1 1/2 T  honey (or other sweetener)
1 1/2 T  cornstarch or arrowroot powder
    6 oz tomato paste (or 1 can tomato sauce)
    2 qt whole canned tomatoes

Instructions:
MIX all ingredients into a 4 quart kettle except the tomato sauce and whole
tomatoes.BLEND tomatoes (4 cups at a time) on high for 30 seconds.ADD to
pot and mix together.BRING to a boil, stirring constantly.COOK on medium
heat about 15 minutes. SERVE immediately or chill.

Description:
On a cold winter evening, there's nothing better than a steaming bowl of tomato soup! This is a quick and easy recipe with no chopping of vegetables necessary and it's a staple for our family when we're in a hurry! It also is easy to put in a thermos jar and take with us when we travel. 

Notes:
VARIATIONS: Add cooked rice or quinoa, or cooked pasta after soup is done cooking (ABC noodles are lots of fun!)