Recipe Name Tomato Bisque Submitted by Guest Recipe Description Creamy Bisque Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 45 Ready In (minutes) 60

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) Onion, chopped 1 large (7-1/4" to 8-1/2" long) Carrots 1 stalk, large (11"-12" long) celery 4 cloves garlic minced 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour 5 cups chicken broth, fat free 1 can (28 fl oz) tomatoes canned, diced 3 sprigs parsley, chopped 1 teaspoon thyme, dried 1 leaf bay leaf 1 cup cream, half and half, fat free 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon black pepper Steps Sequence Step 1 Heat butter, add onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft. Stir in flour and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add broth and tomatoes and stir until comes to a boil. Add spices and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Take out bay leaf but in a blender and puree until smooth. Return to heat and cook over medium heat while adding cream. Serve