Creamy Tomato Bisque

• 2 cups water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 can (15-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes with liquid
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 tbsp. chopped onion
• 2 md. tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup butter
• margarine
• 3 tbsp. flour
• 2 cups light cream
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup sherry (optional)

1. In a large saucepan, bring first five ingredients to a boil.
2. Reduce heat.
3. Cover and simmer for 15 ot 20 mintues or until vegetables are tender.
4. Cool.
5. Puree mixture in a food processor or blender and set aside.
6. In the same saucepan, saute fresh tomatoes in butter for 5 minutes.
7. Stir in flour to make a smooth paste.
8. Gradually add cream and stir over low heat until thickened.
9. Stir in pureed mixture and sherry if desired.

water, chicken bouillon, tomatoes, celery, onion, tomatoes, butter, margarine, flour, light cream, sherry

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6793 (may not work)