Tomato Bisque
["1 (14 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes", "3 chicken bouillon cubes", "1 clove garlic, minced", "2 stalks celery with leaves", "cracked pepper to taste", "3/4 tsp. sweet basil", "1 c. water", "dash of Tabasco", "1 c. half and half or milk"]
["Cut celery into thirds or just enough to fit into medium size saucepan.", "Put all ingredients (except for half and half) into saucepan; bring to a boil.", "Turn down heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.", "Place mixture in a blender and puree.", "Pour into saucepan with half and half and heat through.", "Serves 4 to 6."]
["tomatoes", "chicken", "clove garlic", "stalks celery", "cracked pepper", "sweet basil", "water", "milk"]