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                              Scallop Bisque

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Serving Size  : 7    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Bisque

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      teaspoon      sugar
     1/2  teaspoon      dried basil
   2                    (14.5-ounce) cans no-salt-added
                        whole tomatoes, undrained -chopped
   2      tablespoons   margarine
     1/4  cup           chopped onion
   3      tablespoons   all-purpose flour
     1/8  teaspoon      pepper
   1 1/2  cups          1% low-fat milk
   1      (8-ounce)     bottle clam juice
   1      pound         bay scallops
   2      tablespoons   sherry

Preparation time: 8 minutes Cooking time: 22 minutes 
Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; cook
 over medium heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 Place mixture in a blender, and process until smooth; set aside.
 Wipe pan with a paper towel. Melt margarine in pan over medium heat. 
Add onion; saute 1-1/2 minutes. Add flour and pepper; cook 1 minute, s
tirring constantly with a wire whisk. Gradually add milk and clam juice,
 stirring constantly. Cook an additional 5 minutes or until thickened and bubbly, 
stirring constantly. Stir in tomato mixture, scallops, and sherry. 
Cook 3 minutes or until scallops are done. Yield: 7 servings (serving size: 1 cup).

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