4 tomatoes
6 heads of garlic
1 onion
half a bunch of celery
2 carrots
1 red bell pepper
1 habanero
1 sweet potato (optional)
1 lime (optional)
1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
1 tablespoon cracked pepper
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano
2-3 bayleaves

brown garlic in a pan, don't burn
add to chopped tomatoes in a large stockpot
add 5-6 cups of water, begin to boil
prepare saute of chopped onion & celery, when browned, add to pot
prepare saute of carrot & bell pepper, when heated, add to pot
juice the lime into the pot
add chopped habanero to the pot
add all seasonings & salt to the pot
stir, allow about 10-15 minutes of boiling & stiring, then reduce to simmer
skim the pot for the whole garlic and begin squishing it agains the side of the pot to smash it down, or against a spoon
allow to simmer for about 30-40 minutes, continuing to 'fish' for garlic and smashing it down
add sweet potatoes, continue to simmer until sweet potatoes are the right softness for your preference

enjoy!

ps. sometimes i add a can of white pinto beans, and an extra cup of water.
also, you can adjust/experiment w the seasonings that you like to use. sometimes i'll use fresh seasonings if i have the money for them.
the garlic, tomato, habanero are the base recipe of this soup that i started with, everything else i gradually experimented with adding to it.