Tomato Basil, Creamy Agave Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 stalks celery
• 1 small onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed and divided
• 2 (28 oz.) cans crushed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 1 (8 oz,) package low-fat cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons agave nectar
• salt and pepper