Place the celery seeds in a naked small frying pan and toast. Remove from heat and set aside.

Chop the celery sticks into pieces or strips. Set aside.

Mince the garlic. Peel and dice the onions.

Heat the olive oil and the butter in a large saucepan or pot.

Add the garlic to the pot when it released its fragrance, add the onions and stir to coat.

Add the tomato paste to the pot. and stir to combine.

Add the vegetable broth and the tomato puree to the pot.

Bring everything to a boil. Turn the heat down and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat, stir in the vodka and sugar.

Season with celery salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Divide the soup between 6 bowls.

Shake a few drops of Tobasco sauce on each soup serving.

Sprinkle the toasted celery seeds on top, evenly dividing them between the bowls.

Garnish with fresh celery sticks or pieces and serve.