Cooking : Butter Bean Veggie Soup

Ingredients
3 celery ribs, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions
In a large saucepan, saute the celery, carrots and onion in oil until tender. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add the broth.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until soup is heated through.