Herb Tomato Soup

Name: Herb Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 leek, thinly sliced; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 Tbsp. olive oil or salad oil; 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed; 3 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 qt. water; 1/2 tsp. each dried basil, oregano and thyme leaves; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes; 2 Tbsp. tomato paste; salt; sour cream for garnish

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 leek, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. olive oil or salad oil
1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 qt. water
1/2 tsp. each dried basil, oregano and thyme leaves
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
salt
sour cream for garnish

Directions

1

In a 2 1/2 to 3-quart saucepan or Dutch oven cook celery, leek and onion in heated oil until limp.
2

Mix in garlic, bouillon cubes, water, herbs and pepper, stirring until bouillon cubes dissolve.
3

Simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.