Tearaway Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped leeks
• 2 tablespoons clarified butter
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped chives
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped basil
• 2 pounds tomatoes, sliced
• 2 cups chicken stock
• Freshly ground salt, to taste
• Freshly ground pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste