Be Wise Ranch: Tomato Basil Soup with Zucchini 

Ingredients

Soup Base

• 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 2 leeks , sliced
• 2 medium carrots , diced coarse
• 1 medium rib celery , diced coarse
• 2 cloves garlic , minced

Soup

• 4 large tomatoes , peeled, seeded, and chopped coarse
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• 2 medium zucchini cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil leaf
• 32 oz chicken broth 

Preparation

Heat oil in a large soup kettle. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and simmer for about 1 to 2 minutes.