Sun Dried Tomato Bisque

This is a rich tasting full-bodied soup to be served in small quantities.

INGREDIENTS

2    cups low sodium chicken broth
½   cup water.
½   cup sun dried tomatoes, rinsed and chopped
1    medium white onion, chopped ( ½ cup)
4    cloves fresh garlic, minced
2    tablespoons olive oil
½   cup milk, whole or reduced fat (2%)

METHOD

Pour the chicken broth and water into a one-quart sauce pan and place on high heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and bring to a boil, Reduce heat to simmer.

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, simmer the onion and garlic in the olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes and add to the broth in the sauce pan. Cover the sauce pan and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, add the milk and, working in batches if necessary, puree in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine strainer and serve immediately or chill and reheat for later. Will serve 2 to 4