1 teaspoon margarine
2 tablespoons minced shallot
2 pounds fresh tomatoes, seeded and chopped
¾ cup 2% low-fat milk
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ teaspoon salt
1 Dash white pepper
Fresh oregano leaves (optional)

Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.

1. Add shallot. 

2. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until tender. 

3. Add tomato.

4. Cover and cook 15 minutes.

Place tomato mixture in container of an electric blender.

1. Cover and process until smooth. 

2. Add milk and next 3 ingredients.

3. Process 5 seconds.

Return tomato mixture to pan.

• Cook over medium heat 8 minutes or until heated through.

Serving Ideas:  Garnish with fresh oregano, if desired.