Tomato and Wild Rice Soup - The Scramble

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion (chopped)
• 3 carrots (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 3/4 cup wild rice
• 28 oz. crushed tomatoes (or use 6 - 8 fresh tomatoes, chopped)
• 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth (or use any variety)