Tomato-Carrot Soup

Ingredients

• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 1/4 lb. plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 c. buttermilk
• chopped tomatoes
• shredded carrot (optional)