Hearty Tomato Soup

2 tablespoons oil

1 clove garlic

1 onion -- diced

1 stalk celery

1 carrot -- diced

2 tablespoons whole wheat flour

1 1/2 cups cooked rice

28 ounces tomatoes

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon basil

3 cups milk -- hot

1 tablespoon butter

salt -- to taste pepper -- to taste

Saute garlic, onion, celery and carrot in the oil until tinder. Add the flour and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, rice and spices and cook for 15 minutes. Add the milk and butter and serve hot.