Robin'S Salmon Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
2 cups sliced leeks
1/2 lb sliced mushrooms
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
46 ounces clam juice or 46 ounces fish stock
4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in puree
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups salmon, boned and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
4 cups cream
1/4 cup flour
fresh dill sprig (to garnish)

Preparation

Melt butter in a large pot. Add leeks, mushrooms & garlic. Saute' for approximately 5 minutes. Add clam juice, tomatoes, parsley, dill salt & pepper. Heat broth to almost boiling & add salmon. Cook salmon for approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cream & whisk in flour. Reheat. To serve, garnish w/fresh dill sprigs.