Changemaker Series: NYC School Lunch Guru, Chef Bobo And His Tomato-Basil Soup – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 stalk of celery, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 2 teaspoons fresh oregano, finely chopped
• 6 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• Two (28-ounce cans) of good quality whole tomatoes and their juice
• 1 cup vegetable stock
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, cleaned and chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste