Chunky Tomato-Basil Soup

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Ingredients

1. 2 T butter
2. 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c)
3. 3 small carrots, shredded (1 c)
4. 2 T flour
5. 1 c half-and-half
6. 1 (26 oz) jar chunky tomato pasta sauce
7. 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
8. 1/4 c fresh basil leaves, chopped (more for garnish)

Instructions

1. In 3 qt saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and carrots; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until softened.
3. Add flour; cook and stir until moistened.
4. Gradually add half-and-half, cooking and stirring about 2 minutes or until smooth.
5. Stir in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes and basil leaves.
6. To serve, top with additonal chopped fresh, basil leaves.

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