Creamy Tomato Bisque Recipe

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This rich, creamy bisque has a wonderful old-fashioned flavor...it makes a nice accompaniment to any meal.

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Creamy Tomato Bisque Recipe

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 40 min. + cooling

Yield: 8 Servings

5 40 45

Ingredients

2 cups water
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 medium fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1/3 to 1/2 cup sherry, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring first five ingredients to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Cool.
Puree mixture in a food processor or blender; set aside. In the same saucepan, saute fresh tomatoes in butter for 5 minutes. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste. Gradually add cream and stir over low heat until thickened. Stir in pureed mixture and sherry if desired. Yield: about 8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 169 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 721 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Creamy Tomato Bisque in Bountiful Harvest Cookbook , p11