Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup (SC) by ashley mccluskey

Ingredients

- 2 (14oz) cans diced tomatoes with juice - 1 cup finely diced celery - 1 cup finely diced onions - 1 teaspoon oregano - 1 tablespoon basil - 4 cups chicken broth - 1/2 bay leaf - 1/2 cup flour - 1 cup Parmesan cheese - 1/2 cup butter - 1 1/2 cup half and half , warmed - 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Instructions

- Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil and bay leaf to a large slow cooker
- Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours until veggies are soft.
- About 30 minutes before serving prepare a roux, melt butter over low heat and add flour. Stir constantly 5-7 mins. Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup, add another 3 cups and stir until smooth. add all back to the slow cooker. stir and add the Parmesan cheese, warmed half and half, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for another 30 mins or so until ready to serve.