Easy Tomato Soup

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• ½ cup onion, diced

• ½ cup carrot, diced

• ½ cup celery, diced

• 1-2 tablespoons basil or parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 1 can crushed tomatoes (28oz)

• 1 can diced tomatoes (14oz)

• 2-3 cups broth 

• Salt and pepper to taste 

Instructions:

• Sauté garlic, onions, carrot and celery in olive oil until tender 

• Add tomato paste, stir

• Add canned tomatoes and broth, stir

• Add fresh or dried herbs 

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Allow to simmer for at least 30 minutes

• Blend with immersion blender or in a regular blender until smooth

• Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and basil if desired