Copycat Zupas Tomato Basil Soup

fresh basil (Around 2 cups, packed; I bought two 2oz containers available at my store.)

pine nuts, toasted

shredded parmesan cheese

large cloves of garlic

sea salt

pure olive oil

butter

to 7 stalks celery, diced (around 2 1/2 cups)

large onion, diced (around 1 1/2 cups)

dried oregano

whole tomatoes peeled with juices (do not drain)

half & half

Salt,