Creamy tomato soup

Ingredients

• •1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• •1 medium onion, finely chopped
• •1 clove garlic, chopped
• •1 small inner stalk celery, chopped
• •2 pound tomatoes, chopped
• •1/2 teaspoon sugar
• •1 tsp salt
• •1 tablespoon fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil), chopped
• •1 cup milk, half-and-half, or cream
• •Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. 1Combine the olive oil, onion, garlic, celery, tomatoes, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 25 minutes. Puree until smooth (or desired consistency), or transfer to a regular blender in batches and puree. Pour back into saucepan and add milk and basil. Add salt and pepper to taste. For vegans or non-creamy soup, thin with water if needed.