Smoky Tomato Bisque - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups beef stock
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 small smoked pork hocks
1 large onion, chopped
1 cubed medium potato
1 sliced carrot
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except milk, cornstarch, sugar and salt and pepper, in slow cooker; cover and cook on high 4-5 hours.
Discard pork hocks.
Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth; return to slow cooker.
Cover and cook on high 10 minutes.
Stir in combined remaining 1/2 cup milk, cornstarch, and sugar, stirring 2-3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.