Oprah's Tomato Soup, Modified

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Oprah could talk me into just about anything.  She didn't even have to tell me about this recipe, I just found it while looking through some of her recipes (yes, I spend my free time looking at recipes - almost all of my free time).  I modified this so I could serve it to my son with PKU.  It was hit with everyone.  Just the right amount of creamy vs. vegetable-y.  Really simple flavor, but very refined.  This soup will have you licking your lips, and your bowl.  Served with grilled cheese sandwich strips.

3 Tbsp. butter
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot , diced
1 stalk celery, diced
1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes
1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes
1 TBS. dried parsley (or 4-6 sprigs of fresh parsley)
4 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt
Freshly ground pepper

Saute onion, carrot and celery until onion is translucent.  Add tomatoes, parsley, vegetable stock, salt & pepper.  Simmer for 30 minutes, or until carrots and celery are soft.  Blend with hand blender until smooth (I left a few small chunks in mine).  Add cream, heat through.  Serve immediately.