Tomato Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 clove garlic, minced
2 stalks celery with leaves
cracked pepper to taste
3/4 tsp. sweet basil
1 c. water
dash of Tabasco
1 c. half and half or milk

Preparation

Cut celery into thirds or just enough to fit into medium size saucepan.
Put all ingredients (except for half and half) into saucepan; bring to a boil.
Turn down heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Place mixture in a blender and puree.
Pour into saucepan with half and half and heat through.
Serves 4 to 6.