TOMATO SOUP WITH MOZZARELLA

1/4 c. olive oil

2 med. onions, chopped

5 to 6 med. tomatoes, peeled

1 sm. clove garlic, minced

1 med. beet, peeled & sliced

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

2 tbsp. lemon juice

3 to 4 drops Tabasco sauce

1 tbsp. white vinegar

1/4 lb. Mozzarella cheese

1/4 tsp. basil


Heat olive oil and onions in medium saucepan. Quarter tomatoes and add to saucepan along with garlic and beet. Season with salt, pepper and basil. Reduce heat to low and cook 45 minutes. Discard beets and transfer to food processor, puree until smooth. Before serving, season with lemon juice, Tabasco sauce and vinegar, then add 1/2 inch cubes of Mozzarella cheese.