Lighter Tomato Basil Soup

1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1/3 cup of fresh basil, washed and taken off the stem
1-28 ounce can of diced fire roasted tomatoes
4 ounces of 1/3 less fat cream cheese, cubed
2 cups of low fat milk
1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper

In a large saucepan over medium high heat add the oil and onions and cook for 5 minutes and then add the garlic and let that all come together for another 5-10 minutes.  Then add the tomatoes and the basil and stir for about a minute and then add the cream cheese and stir until it is melted.  Then with a hand blender (if you don't have one you can put into a blender) make sure everything has been chopped up to come to a soup like texture then add your milk, salt and pepper.  Then keep on medium heat for another 10 minutes and then you can reduce to low heat until you are ready to serve.

Enjoy!!!!