posted by BarbCA 03-20-99 1:36 PM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Tomato Bisque
Recipe By : Barbara
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 tablespoons butter
1 onion -- diced
2 stalks celery -- diced
2 cloves garlic -- minced
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes -- diced
1 (15 oz.) can tomato puree
2 cups chicken stock
1/2 cup rice
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups half and half
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons curry powder
salt and white pepper -- to taste
Melt butter in a large soup pot. Cook onion, celery and garlic until soft.
Add tomatoes, puree and stock. Bring to a boil and stir in rice. Let cook gently until rice is tender.
Blend butter and flour. Stir into soup to thicken. Add baking soda. Stir in remaining ingredients.
NOTES : The baking soda will keep the soup from curdling.