Homemade Tomato Soup – Olive Tree KC

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. Olive Tree Blend Olive Oil
• 1 large yellow onion, roughly diced
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 – 28 oz can Whole Tomatoes with juices (San Marzano’s if possible)
• 1 – 28 oz can Crushed Tomatoes with juices (San Marzano’s if possible)
• 20 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 4 cups sodium free chicken stock
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
• Kosher salt/fresh ground pepper to taste