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										Put a large pan on a medium heat and add the olive oil. 
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										Add the onion, carrots, and celery and mix together with a wooden spoon. 
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										Add in the bay leafs, salt and pepper and keep steering. 
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										Add the tomatoes, and tomato paste, and water, stir well and bring to a boil. 
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										Turn the heat down and leave to simmer for 30 mins until thick and flavorful. 
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										Remove the bay leafs from soup. 
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										Using an immersion stick, blend until desirable texture. I like my soup best with little chunks of veggies in it.