INGREDIENTS
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1 cup (115 grams) finely diced carrots
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1 cup (115 grams) finely diced celery
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1 cup (115 grams) finely diced onions
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1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil
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3 garlic cloved, minced
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 Tbsp dried basil
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1 1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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2 (14 oz) cans diced petite tomatoes with juice
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 cup flour
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1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
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1/2 cup butter
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2 cups half and half, warmed*
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Salt and pepper