Creamy Tomato Soup | Heart Healthy with Fresh Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, diced
• 2 onions, medium diced
• 1 carrot, medium diced
• 1 lb ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, medium diced
• 1 head fennel, sliced
• 1 Tbsp honey
• 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups low sodium tomato juice
• 2 cups vegetable stock (gluten free if needed)
• 1/2 cup almond milk or rice milk or soy milk (optional)
• Fresh basil leaf, for garnish