Tomato-Mushroom Bisque

Name: Tomato-Mushroom Bisque
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp. olive oil; 2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 leek (white and light green parts only), chopped; 1 large shallot, chopped; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 3/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced; 2 1/2 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 c. chicken broth; 3/4 c. white wine; 1/2 c. whipping cream; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp. thyme; 1 small bay leaf; pinch of saffron threads

15 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 leek (white and light green parts only), chopped
1 large shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
3/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
2 1/2 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. white wine
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. thyme
1 small bay leaf
pinch of saffron threads

Directions

1

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2

Add celery, onion, leek, shallot and garlic. Cook 7 minutes.
3

Add 1/2 pound mushrooms and saute 5 minutes.
4

Add tomatoes, chicken stock, wine, cream, lemon, thyme, bay leaf and saffron.
5

Bring to boil.
6

Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.