Tomato-Carrot Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 green onion, chopped
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 1/4 lb. plum tomatoes, chopped
1 c. chicken broth
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. buttermilk
chopped tomatoes
shredded carrot (optional)

Preparation

Saute green onion in oil in medium size saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add garlic.
Saute 2 minutes.
Add carrot, plum tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, salt and pepper.
Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.