Fresh Tomato and Basil Soup

Photo: flickr user Ned Raggett

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Butter

1 lrg Garlic clove, finely chopped

1 medium Carrot, diced

1 medium Onion, chopped

4 cups Chicken stock

3 cups Diced ripe tomatoes

3 tablespoons Chopped fresh basil leaves

Salt & Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

In heavy saucepan, melt butter; stir in garlic, carrot, and onion. Cook over medium-low heat until onion is tender. Add stock; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Just before serving, stir in basil and salt and pepper to taste.

Makes 6 servings

(about 1 cup each).