Fresh Tomato Soup

* 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 - 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 5 medium carrots, chopped into small pieces
* 1 stalk celery with leaves, chopped into small pieces
* 5-7 cups chopped tomatoes
* 1 tbsp. whole wheat flour
* 3 cups milk
* 1 - 2 tbsp. fresh basil
* 1 teaspoon salt

Directions:
Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in big soup pot. Add onion, garlic, carrots and celery an sauté for ~5 minutes until onion is transparent.

Add tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, Pureed tomato mixture with mini blender. Sprinkle flour over tomatoes and stir smooth.

Add milk and seasonings, bring to a boil, and then turn heat down to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.