tomato bisque

Homemade tomato bisque…nice and creamy. How simple can such a delicious soup be? Serves many!

Ingredients:

• 2 28 oz. cans whole tomatoes
• 4 oz. butter
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup flour
• 2 cartons chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup basil, sliced thin
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
• Parmesan cheese and or croutons(optional)

Directions:

1. Slice tomatoes and remove seeds. Puree with the juice in a blender.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter and add flour. Whisk this over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, stirring until it thickens.
4. Add tomato puree, bring just about to a boil, then simmer for about 30 minutes.
5. Add salt, pepper, and optional sugar (all to taste).
6. Stir in cream and add basil.
7. Garnish with cheese and/or croutons!