HERBED TOMATO BISQUE

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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, Minnesota,

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups chicken broth
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons honey
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 850mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.