"This is the soup I crave on nights I want soup with a sandwich (great with grilled cheese or garlic bread!). It's super easy and can be made anytime of the year because it uses canned tomatoes...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 teaspoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 cup finely diced celery
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1 cup finely diced carrots
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1 cup finely diced onions
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2 tablespoons all purpose or gluten-free flour
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3 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (or vegetable for vegetarians)
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1 3/4 cups reduced fat (2%) milk
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28 oz can San Marzano whole plum tomatoes, with juice
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1 sprig fresh thyme
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1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
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2 bay leaves
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Parmesan or Romano cheese rind (optional)
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1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
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3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or more to taste
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fresh black pepper, to taste