Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Soup
"Note: You can use regular diced tomatoes if you don't have or can't find petite diced, but if you have the option, go for the petite diced. The smaller size of the tomatoes meshes better with the finely diced vegetables...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 (14-ounce each) cans petite diced tomatoes, undrained
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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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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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1/4 (4 tablespoons) butter
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1/2 cup flour
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups fat free half-and-half, warm
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Croutons for serving (homemade version here)
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