Creamy Basil Parmesan Italian Soup
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound chicken breasts, chopped bite size
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2 cups uncooked small macaroni
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3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
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3 tablespoons butter
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 cup sliced carrots
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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4-6 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup flour
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5 cups chicken stock or broth
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2 14.5 oz. cans Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes (with garlic), NOT drained
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1 teaspoon sugar
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2 bay leaves
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
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1 teaspoon dried parsley (or 1 tablespoon fresh)
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1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil, chopped
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Dash - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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2 cups heavy cream or half and half*
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Garnish
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freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
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fresh basil
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