Sour Cream Hearty Tomato Basil Soup

• 24 -32 ounces of diced peeled tomatoes (3-4 cans)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato paste
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 1/2 - 1 medium onion
• 2 cups water
• 1 large beef bouillon cube (makes 2 cups)
• 4 -5 fresh basil leaves
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 - 1 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 bay leaf
• pepper
• shredded parmesan cheese
• garlic toast

1. In a crock pot or large pot, mix water, bay leaf and bouillon until cube disolves.
2. add tomatos and tomato paste.
3. Mix with a wooden spoon until blended.
4. Add garlic and onions.
5. Add italian seasoning and pepper to taste.
6. Add sour cream (1 to 1 1/2 cups depending on your taste).
7. Keep on low for 3-4 hours in a crock pot or pot to get the best taste, or heat on medium until hot.
8. Serve in bowls sprinkle with parmesan and add garlic toast if desired.

tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, onion, water, beef bouillon cube, basil, italian seasoning, sour cream, bay leaf, pepper, parmesan cheese, garlic

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/sour-cream-hearty-tomato-basil-soup-353474 (may not work)