#50 Tomato Soup Try 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
3 stalks of celery chopped
1 clove of garlic crushed
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups vegetable stock
1 -28 ounce can crushed tomatoes
1 -28 ounce can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

In a medium size pot over medium heat warm the oil and add the onion, celery, and garlic and cook for 7-8 minutes.

Add the flour and mix well. Then add the vegetable stock and mix well.

Add both cans of tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of basil, sugar, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper and mix well. Bring to boil then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

With a blender, puree the soup for 2 minutes or until your desired consistency. Then rewarm soup and add any salt or sugar if needed, and serve.