3 cloves garlic
1 1/2 c. fresh basil
2 tbsp. olive oil
4 lb. very ripe tomatoes or 2 lg. cans Progresso crushed tomatoes
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 onion, diced
2 tbsp. each chopped parsley and cilantro
2 c. chicken consomme
1 celery stem, diced
Salt and pepper to taste

Blend the garlic, basil and olive oil, setting aside a few sprigs of basil for garnish. Add to the tomatoes and simmer with the sugar, onion, celery, parsley and/or cilantro for about half an hour or until the tomatoes have been reduced to 3/4 of their original volume. Add consomme to taste. Adjust seasoning, adding salt and pepper if necessary and serve hot or cold, sprinkled with chopped basil, and, if hot, Parmesan cheese.