Tomato Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes (stewed or diced)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 cup chicken stock
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Preparation

Heat the olive oil over med heat, add onions, bell pepper and celery and saute until soft (7-10 minutes).
Add tomatoes, sauce, chicken stock, bay leaf, salt & pepper and sugar.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
If soup is too thick, add water to correct consistency.
Serve with favorite grilled cheese sandwiches!