Tomato soup recipe

Just wanted to jot this down as both Sprite and I love this soup.

1 lb or so of tomatoes

1 celery stalk

1 carrot

1/2 onion

2 cloves of garlic

olive oil for sauteing

1 cup of chicken broth

2 bay leaves

1/4 cup of fresh basil

1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

All ingredients can be roughly cut to size. Everything is going to be blended anyway, so whatever fits the blender.

1. Saute the onions and garlic.

2. Add celery and carrots.

3. Add in tomatos, cook until soft.

4. Add chicken broth and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

5. When almost done, add basil.

6. Blend in blender till smooth.

Alternative if using canned tomatoes:

Reserve juice. Spread tomatoes in pan, drizzle with olive oil. Place in 450 degrees oven for 15 min until caramelized.*

*Haven't tried that since it's summer and there no need for canned tomatoes really.