Slow Cooker Tomato-Basil Parmesan Soup

1. Add the first 9 ingredients to a 6-Quart slow cooker.
2. Cover. Cook on Low for 6-7 hours.
3. Remove bay leaf.
4. Heat a large skillet over medium-low and melt butter.
5. Add flour to melted butter and whisk constantly for 3-4 minutes or until it forms a thick paste and turns off-white in color.
6. Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup and whisk until smooth.
7. Pour mixture back into the slow cooker. Stir.
8. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and half & half
9. Add salt and pepper to taste.
10. Stir in fresh, chopped basil leaves.
11. Cover and keep soup on WARM setting until ready to serve. (do not boil)

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