Best Ever Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with Parmesan

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Karen

4 stalks celery chopped into thirds to fit processor

4 medium carrots, peeled chopped into thirds to fit processor

½ large onion, peeled and quartered

3 cloves garlic, peeled

3 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons olive oil

¼ cup flour

4 cups low sodium chicken broth

2 14 oz. cans fire roasted diced tomatoes with juice

1 tablespoon dried basil or ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped**

1 teaspoon dried oregano or 1 tablespoon fresh oregano

1 teaspoon salt

½ tsp EACH dried parsley, black pepper

pinch red pepper flakes optional

1 bay leaf

1 to 2 cups mil, half and half OR heavy cream***

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

subheading: Garnish:

freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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