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November 14, 2008 By Holly

Tomato Bisque

4 T. butter
1 medium sweet onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans whole tomatoes–about 28 oz.
46 oz. can tomato juice
2 bay leaves
1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese
1 c. half and half
1 c. heavy cream
1 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper

Melt butter on medium heat in a large stock pot. Sauté onions and garlic for 8 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add cans of tomatoes (not drained), tomato juice and bay leaves. Simmer on medium heat for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. With a hand blender, pureé the tomatoes. Stir in cream cheese. Return to heat and cook on low. Slowly stir in half and half, heavy cream, salt and pepper.

May top with bacon, croutons or Parmesan cheese. Serves 8.

Grocery List:
butter
sweet onion
garlic
whole tomatoes
tomato juice
bay leaves
cream cheese
half and half
heavy cream
salt
pepper

Approximate Cost: $9.48

Filed Under: Soup, Uncategorized

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