Tomato-Mushroom Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
2 celery stalks, trimmed and chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 leek (white and light green parts only), chopped
1 large shallot, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
3/4 lb. fresh mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
2 1/2 lb. tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 c. chicken broth
3/4 c. white wine
1/2 c. whipping cream
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. thyme
1 small bay leaf
pinch of saffron threads

Preparation

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy, large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add celery, onion, leek, shallot and garlic. Cook 7 minutes.
Add 1/2 pound mushrooms and saute 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes, chicken stock, wine, cream, lemon, thyme, bay leaf and saffron.
Bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.