Saks Fifth Avenue Tomato Bisque

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Rich tomato soup! I sometimes add a few tablespoons of sherry to this rich creamy soup. Lovely served with pate sandwiches recipe #117904 for a special luncheon. Or, serve in shot glasses as a tasty first course! From saks fifth avenue cafe.

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Steps

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Heat butter in a large stock pot.

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Dice onion and celery and add to pot.

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Saute until the onion is transparent.

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Sprinkle flour over onions one tablespoon at a time , stirring in each one thoroughly with a large spoon until paste forms.

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Add garlic , diced tomatoes and basil.

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Stir.

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Stir in tomato puree and beef stock slowly , then whipping cream.

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The soup should be a rose color.

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Add bay leaf and simmer on low for about 1 hour.

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Remove bay leaf before serving.

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Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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8 to 10 servings.

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Lovely served with pate sandwiches recipe #117904 for a special luncheon.

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Or , serve in shot glasses as a tasty first course !.

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Ingredients

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butter, yellow onion, celery rib, flour, garlic, diced tomatoes, fresh basil, tomato puree, beef stock, heavy whipping cream, bay leaf, salt and pepper