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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.