Practically Instant Tomato Soup

Lately, I've been making this hearty soup whenever I feel like it.  There is literally no recipe, just a quick description of what I tend to dump into the pot depending on my mood.<>  

I don't make a cream sauce like most tomato soups start out with, that's what makes this so fast.

<> For each generous serving, start with 1 or 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and add enough water or broth to  thin it to the desired consistency.  For seasonings, I usually add finely chopped onion, finely chopped peppers, a bit of salt, and a sprinkle or two of herbs like thyme, marjoram, basil and/or celery leaf.  I then boil this for a minute or two and add a couple tablespoons of couscous and cook it for another minute or two to finish it.  For garnish, a dollop of sour cream or Cheese Whiz works well.  That's all there is to it, about 10 minutes start to finish (15 if you add pasta or noodles).

Of course, the possible variations are virtually endless and limited only by your imagination.