Tomato Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter
1 medium onion
1 clove garlic, minced
5 large ripe red tomatoes
1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1/4 tsp. mustard powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper, ground
1/4 c. tomato paste
1/4 c. flour
2 c. chicken broth
4 Tbsp. sherry (optional)
2 c. light cream

Preparation

In a deep saucepan, melt butter.
Saute onion and garlic until golden.
Slice tomatoes and add with dry mustard, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste.
(If tomatoes are not full flavored, you may wish to add more paste.) Add flour and chicken broth, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Puree in a blender, then strain to remove seeds and skins.
Add 1 to 2 cups light cream.
Reheat to serve, but do not boil.
Add sherry to taste.