Yield:
Makes 1 gallon; approx. 16

Ingredients

2 C Rich's Logo Culinary Solutions Plant Based Cooking Creme, 4 8-lb Cartons (#06990)
1 lb Standard Mirepoix (8 Oz Diced Onion, 4 Oz Diced Celery, 4 Oz Diced Carrot)
4 Each Garlic Cloves, Minced
3 qt. Vegetable Stock
9 oz Roux (5 Oz Flour, 4 Oz Oil)
2 lb Plum Tomatoes, Chopped (fresh In Season Or Canned)
24 oz Tomato Puree
Corn Chips Or Popcorn For Garnish

Directions

1
 Using a large saucepan, add a small amount of olive oil and heat.
2
 Add mirepoix and garlic, and sweat vegetables over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, or until tender.
3
 Add stock and bring to a boil.
4
 Whisk in roux, blending well.
5
 Add tomatoes and tomato puree, and simmer for 25 minutes until tomatoes are cooked.
6
 Remove from heat and strain soup through a food mill.
7
 Add Plant Based Cooking Creme Naturally Flavored and whisk to blend.
8
 Remove from heat. Garnish with corn chips or popcorn.