Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup | Just A Pinch Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
• 1 cup(s) celery, finely diced
• 1 cup(s) carrots, finely diced
• 1 cup(s) onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon(s) dried basil
• 1 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
• 1/2 - bay leaf
• 28 ounce(s) canned diced tomatoes, do not drain (i use hunt's fire roasted)
• 4 cup(s) vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 cup(s) butter (no substitutions)
• 1/2 cup(s) flour
• 1 cup(s) shredded fresh parmesan
• 2 cup(s) skim milk, warmed (heat in microwave about 2 minutes)
• - salt & pepper, to taste