Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 28-ounce can of chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• salt & ground pepper to taste
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 small carrots, diced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup chopped basil
• 1/4 cup cream or milk, optional