Creamy Tomato, Basil, Parmesan Soup

INGREDIENTS

2 14 ounce cans

diced tomatoes, with the juice

1 cup

finely diced carrots

1 cup

finely diced onions

1 cup

finely diced celery

2 tbsp

tomato paste

4 cups

chicken broth

1 tsp

dried oregano or Tbsp fresh oregano

1/4 cup

fresh basil (or 1 Tbsp dry basil)

1/2 cup

butter

1/2 cup

flour

1 cup

Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 cups

half and half or whole milk

1 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

pepper