Herbed Tomato Bisque

This would be great to chase away the chill on a stormy night.  This creamy tomato soup has a hint of sweetness from honey and great herb flavor.

                Dawn Richard                                           Princeton, MN

Herbed Tomato Bisque Recipe

Herbed Tomato Bisque

1 medium onion, finely chopped

¼ cup butter, cubed

¼ cup flour

1 tsp. dill weed

1 tsp. dried oregano

3 cups chicken broth

3 cans (14 ½ oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained

¼ cup minced fresh parsley

2 Tbsp. honey

¾ tsp. salt

¾ tsp. white pepper

1 ½ cups half-and-half cream

 

In a large saucepan, sauté onion in butter until tender.  Stir in the flour, dill and oregano until blended; gradually add broth.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, honey, salt and pepper.  Return to a boil.  Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.  Stir in cream; heat through.                   8 servings

 

(Recipe for Herbed Tomato Bisque came from Taste of Home (tasteofhome.com)