Cream of Tomato & Red Lentil Soup - Gourmet Gurus, Salads, Soups & Stews Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium sweet onion, such as Vidalia, chopped
• 3 medium garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tsp freshly ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground white pepper
• 2 28fl oz cans diced tomatoes in juice
• 1/2 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
• 2 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp whole cream, plus more for garnish