Tomato Soup
2 Tbsp oil
1 cup chopped onion
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
56 oz. canned tomatoes (or 8 fresh tomatoes diced and seeded)
7 cups chicken broth
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp salt
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp pepper
8 drop Tabasco
Sauté garlic and onion in the oil u til tender. Add carrot and celery and cook 7-9 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook and bring nearly to a boil. Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring frequently. Use immersion blender to make a smooth soup, or leave chunky, if desired.