*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                            Best Tomato Bisque

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bisque

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/3  cup           Butter
     1/2  medium        Onion -- minced fine
     1/3  cup           Flour
   1      quart         Whole milk
   2 1/4  cups          Tomato juice
     1/2  teaspoon      Salt
   1      teaspoon      Sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      Celery salt
     1/8  teaspoon      White pepper
     1/2  teaspoon      Worcestershire sauce
     1/2  teaspoon      Tabasco sauce
   1      can           16-oz diced tomatoes(drained
   1      can           28-oz crushed tomatoes with -- puree (Progresso)

Melt butter and saute onion until tender. Stir in flour and heat to a bubble, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and slowly whisk in milk. Whisk quickly, but pour milk slowly.
 Return to medium high heat and bring just to a boil. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. 
Simmer gently stirring frequently for about 25 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve.

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