Easy (Long Cooking) Tomato Bisque

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   On a medium low heat, saute onions until soft and light brown.

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   Add garlic, and continue to saute until fragrant and light brown.

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   Reduce heat if necessary to keep from burning.

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   Add tomato paste to pan, and continue to cook on low, stirring often, until tomato paste turns dark red.

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   Add all of the remaining ingredients except for cream and salt and pepper.

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   Raise heat to medium high, bringing the soup to a boil.

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   Reduce heat again to medium low, and cook until volume of the soup reduces approximately 1/3 or until thickened to an almost sauce-like consistency.

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   Remove bay leaves.

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   Blend soup to a smooth consistency using either a hand blender or blender.

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    In pan, add cream in the amount needed to reach a bisque consistency.

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    Add salt and pepper and adjust any seasoning to your preference.

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    Note: For a flavor boost to a vegetarian version, look for canned roasted tomatoes which will add a smoky flavor.

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    A dash of liquid smoke also does the trick if you like the flavor.

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    I also like cajun seasoning in almost everything -- use at will.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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