Tomato Basil Soup
Serves 8
Ingredients:
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 stalks celery, diced
2 small carrots, diced
2 yellow onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add celery, carrots,
onions, and garlic. Cook until
softened, about 10 minutes.
2. Add diced tomatoes with juices, broth, and bay leaves.
Simmer until vegetables are very
tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
3. Remove bay leaves. Add basil. Puree with a hand held
immersion blender until smooth.
4. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
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