Tomato Soup!

This is one of the quickest, and most delicious recipes I know, and today just happened to be a gray, rainy, cold day...perfect to huddle up on the couch, enjoy a nice hot cup of tea, a good book, and a piping hot bowl of tomato soup.  For this recipe you will need:

• 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 3-4 Cloves Crushed or Minced Garlic
• 2 - 12 oz. Cans of Canned Tomatoes 
• 3/4 Can water
• 4 Chopped Celery Stalks
• 1 Medium Onion
• Salt
• Pepper
• Spices
• 6 Fresh Basil Leaves
• Croutons 
• Grated Parmesan Cheese 

Start by washing and chopping the celery stalks, onion, and garlic.  Put a large pot on medium heat on the stove, add in the olive oil and garlic.  Let it cook until it turns lightly brown and just starts to smell.  Add in the tomatoes, fill up one of the empty cans 3/4 of the way and add it to the pot.  Add in celery, onion, stir and let the soup cook for about 10 minutes. Add in the salt, pepper, basil, and other spices to taste.  Turn the heat down and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes.  Plate, top with croutons and grated parmesan cheese and you are ready to serve.

I hope you enjoy this great, rainy day recipe.  Be sure to leave questions and comments in the comment section below, and be sure to follow me using the button in the top right corner! :)