Smoky Tomato Bisque

• 2 1/2 cups beef stock
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 2 small smoked pork hocks
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cubed medium potato
• 1 sliced carrot
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 2 celery ribs, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• salt and pepper

1. Combine all ingredients except milk, cornstarch, sugar and salt and pepper, in slow cooker; cover and cook on high 4-5 hours.
2. Discard pork hocks.
3. Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth; return to slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on high 10 minutes.
5. Stir in combined remaining 1/2 cup milk, cornstarch, and sugar, stirring 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

beef stock, tomatoes, tomato paste, pork hocks, onion, potato, carrot, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, ground allspice, curry powder, milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/smoky-tomato-bisque-467715 (may not work)