Creamy Tomato Basil Soup by FoodLove - Instant Crumbs

Ingredients

• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 large stalks celery, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 teaspoons s dried basil
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipping cream