Parmesan Tomato Basil Soup
"This wonderfully easy, creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Parmesan is 1000X better than any canned/carton variety, is bursting with flavor and requires no roasting or chopping! This Tomato Soup continues to be a family favorite and deserved a photo makeover because everyone deserves this deliciousness in their lives!..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 stalks celery (chopped into thirds to fit processor)
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4 medium carrots, peeled (chopped into thirds to fit processor)
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1/2 large onion, peeled and quartered
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3 cloves garlic, peeled
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3 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/4 cup flour
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4 cups low sodium chicken broth
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2 14 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes with juice
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1 tablespoon dried basil (or 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped**)
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1 teaspoon dried oregano (or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano)
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 tsp EACH dried parsley, black pepper
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pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
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1 bay leaf
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2 cups half and half, heavy cream or milk ((or a combination)***)
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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freshly grated Parmesan cheese ((optional))
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