Creamy Tomato Soup

Creamy Tomato Soup with Cream Cheese Ingredients 10 medium size tomatoes one-quart canned tomatoes 2 Tablespoons chopped onion 1 T fresh basil or ½ tsp dried basil Pinch of dried oregano ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon sea salt or regular salt Pinch of black pepper 1 Tablespoon butter 4 ounces cream cheese Instructions Boil water and add tomatoes, simmer covered for 3 minutes. Remove tomatoes and place in cold water, tap water is cold enough. Let cool in water a few minutes and peel them. Place peeled tomatoes, onion, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper in a covered saucepan and bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add baking soda to simmering tomatoes, and cook for 2 minutes, the baking soda will neutralize the acid in the tomatoes. Add cream cheese and continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add tomato mixture to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Place back in the saucepan and add butter and heat on low heat for 5 minutes and serve.