Thursday, January 29, 2009

Creamy Celery Bisque

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp butter
3/4 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 tsp dried thyme
5 Tbsp white rice
4 cups vegetable broth
1/8 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup cream

DIRECTIONS

Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium high heat. Add onion, celery, and carrot; cook without browning, stirring constantly, 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add thyme and rice; cook 1 minute more.

Add broth to saucepan; reduce heat to medium. Cook 15 minutes or until rice is very tender. Season with salt and pepper. Purée mixture in blender with cream; serve immediately.

Make-ahead tip: Recipe can be made 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. When ready to serve, heat in medium saucepan over medium heat for 5 minutes.

Serving tips: Serve with a garnish of croutons, additional diced celery, or a sprinkling of minced herbs.

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