Tomato Bisque

Name: Tomato Bisque
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. butter; 1 medium onion; 1 clove garlic, minced; 5 large ripe red tomatoes; 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped; 1/4 tsp. mustard powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. pepper, ground; 1/4 c. tomato paste; 1/4 c. flour; 2 c. chicken broth; 4 Tbsp. sherry (optional); 2 c. light cream

13 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1 medium onion
1 clove garlic, minced
5 large ripe red tomatoes
1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper, ground
1/4 c. tomato paste
1/4 c. flour
2 c. chicken broth
4 Tbsp. sherry (optional)
2 c. light cream

Directions

1

In a deep saucepan, melt butter.
2

Saute onion and garlic until golden.
3

Slice tomatoes and add with dry mustard, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes.
4

Stir in tomato paste.
5

(If tomatoes are not full flavored, you may wish to add more paste.) Add flour and chicken broth, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
6

Puree in a blender, then strain to remove seeds and skins.
7

Add 1 to 2 cups light cream.
8

Reheat to serve, but do not boil.
9

Add sherry to taste.