• 3 cloves garlic – crushed
• 2 medium leeks – finely chopped
• 1 cup celery chopped
• ¼ cup veg stock or water
• 2 kg tomatoes
• 1 cup veg stock
• 2 tbs tomato paste
• 2/3 tsp basil
• 1 tsp black pepper

Simmer garlic, leeks and celery for 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes and stock simmer for 20 minutes.

Add tomato paste, basil, black pepper

Simmer for 20 minutes then serve.

Optional:  Mix in food processor and add ½ cup cream and reheat.