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Name Tomato Basil Bisque Number of People 8 List of Ingredients 1 cup chopped celery 3/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion 1 T. minced fresh garlic 1 T. butter 3 cups tomato juice 1 cup chicken broth 7 1/2 oz. canned tomatoes, cut up 3 oz. tomato paste 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 cup whipping cream 4 tsp. sugar 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil 2 T. prepared basil pesto Description In a large saucepan, cook celery, carrots, onion, and garlic in butter until vegetables are tender, but not brown. Add tomato juice, chicken broth, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, oregano and pepper.  Bring to boiling; reduce heat.  Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until slightly thickened. Place half of the soup in a blender container or food processor bowl.  Cover, blend or process until smooth.  Repeat with remaining mixture. Return all of the mixture to the saucepan.  Stir in whipping cream and sugar; heat through.  Stir in fresh basil.  Ladle into warm soup bowls.  Top each serving with some of the pesto and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if you like.  Time 25 minutes prep and 50 minutes cook Difficulty (1-5) 2 Notes It is easier to double this recipe. Per serving:  199 calories, 15 g total fat, 45 mg cholesterol, 623 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber. Image