Amazing Carrot Tomato Soup

My family loves this soup.  It's so easy and full of flavor.  I personally love the versatility of it depending on what I have on hand at the moment.  This is one of those recipes I go to when I have a bunch of carrots that have lost their crisp. This is great as a side soup, or if you want to sneak some beans in, there's a "with protein" option, too!

Amazing Carrot Tomato Soup
Serves 6-8

• 1 lg onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 TBLS minced garlic
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
• 3-4 cups chopped carrots
• 3-4 cups cubed squash OR 1 can pure pumpkin OR 2 cans white beans, rinsed and drained
• 6 cups broth
• 1 TBLS basil
• S&P to taste

-- Simmer all on stovetop for 45 minutes OR crockpot on high for 4-6 hours.  Puree