GARDEN FRESH TOMATO BISQUE

Garden Fresh Tomato Bisque image

Provided by Susan Sumpter-Loebig

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 c real salted butter
1 1/2 c chopped onions
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 qt homemade or canned chicken stock
1 qt milk, 1%,2%, skim, or whole(your choice)
1/2 c sue bee spun honey(preferred), or regular honey
1 Tbsp dried parsley
2 Tbsp dill weed
1/2 tsp fresh garlic minced finely, or garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt, (i use coarse kosher)
1 qt fresh diced tomato,(roma, plum, or big ripe sandwich type), or canned

Steps:

1. Melt butter and sauté onion till clear and soft on medium low heat. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. (I do this in the stock pot I will use to cook the Bisque in)
2. Mix remaining ingredients in a large separate bowl.
3. Put flour mixture in a blender, add enough liquid mixture to safely blend on high without spilling, until completely smooth. Pour into stock pot. Repeat blending the rest of the liquid completely smooth and add to stock pot.
4. Simmer gently for 3 hours. Serve with fresh finely grated Parmesan Cheese and crusty Baguette bread, or grilled cheese sandwiches.