Chunky Tomato Soup

Name: Chunky Tomato Soup
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Soup:; 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil; 1/2 cup (125 ml) each, chopped carrot, celery and onion; 2/3 cup (165 ml) diced smoked ham; 3 cups (750 ml) chicken stock; 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup (60 ml) tomato paste; 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic plus (club house); Croutons:; olive oil or butter; 1 tbsp (15 ml) garlic plus (club house); 3 cups (750 ml) bread, cut in cubes