Tomato Soup

This soup is sooo much better than the canned stuff! Years ago, I made this with fresh tomatoes for canning. I discovered I could make it up for lunch just using small amounts. I have changed the recipe by adding chicken stock and it makes the soup taste like it's cooked a long time.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped bell pepper (any color)
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes (stewed or diced)
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
• 1  cup  chicken stock
• 1  bay leaf
•  salt and pepper
• 1  tablespoon sugar (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil over med heat, add onions, bell pepper and celery and saute until soft (7-10 minutes).
2. Add tomatoes, sauce, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt & pepper and sugar.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
4. If soup is too thick, add water to correct consistency.
5. Serve with favorite grilled cheese sandwiches!