Fire Roasted Tomato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 stalk celery finely diced

• 1 small onion  finely diced

• 1 carrot finely diced

• 4 cans fire roasted tomatoes

• 3 cup of chicken bouillon or stock

• 1 cup whipping cream

• Basil, oregano, salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

Brown onion, celery and carrots in a small amount of olive oil and butter.  Add tomatoes, bouillon and seasonings.  Simmer 15-20 minutes.  Puree in blender or with hand blender.  Turn to low heat, stir in cream.  Heat gently and do a final seasoning.  Serve garnished with sour cream and/or tortilla strips.