Tomato Basil Soup - Baking At Home

Ingredients

• 14 oz. canned diced tomatoes
• 1/2 C. olive oil, divided
• 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• 1 C. chopped onion
• 1/2 C. chopped celery
• 1/2 C. chopped carrot
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 C. vegetable or chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp. butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 Tbsp. Clabber Girl® Corn Starch
• 3 Tbsp. cold water
• 1/2 C. chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 C. heavy cream