Silky Tomato Basil Soup Recipe: A Comforting Classic - Good Tasting Meals

Ingredients

• 2 (14 oz / 400 g) cans fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1–2 cups milk, half and half, or heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 stalks celery, chopped into thirds
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped into thirds
• ½ large onion, peeled and quartered
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 3 tbsps butter
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 tbsp dried basil or ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano or 1 tbsp fresh oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• Garnish (optional): freshly grated Parmesan cheese