Creamy Tomato Bisque

Name: Creamy Tomato Bisque
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: about 8 servings (2 quarts).
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

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Total Time

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

Makes

about 8 servings (2 quarts)

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

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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 169 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

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