posted by BarbCA 03-20-99 1:36 PM 
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Tomato Bisque 
Recipe By : Barbara 
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Soups 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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2 tablespoons butter
1 onion -- diced 
2 stalks celery -- diced 
2 cloves garlic -- minced 
1 (15 oz.) can tomatoes -- diced 
1 (15 oz.) can tomato puree
2 cups chicken stock 
1/2 cup rice 
3 tablespoons flour 
3 tablespoons butter
2 cups half and half 
1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
2 teaspoons curry powder 
salt and white pepper -- to taste 
Melt butter in a large soup pot.  Cook onion, celery and garlic until soft. 
Add tomatoes, puree and stock.  Bring to a boil and stir in rice.  Let cook gently until rice is tender. 
Blend butter and flour.  Stir into soup to thicken.  Add baking soda.  Stir in remaining ingredients. 
 
NOTES : The baking soda will keep the soup from curdling.