Smoky Tomato Bisque

INGREDIENTS

• 2-1/2 c beef stock or broth
• 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 6-oz can tomato paste
• 2 small ham hocks
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium potato, cubed
• 1 carrot, sliced
• 1 small red bell pepper
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 2 tsp jar garlic
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1-1/2 c milk
• 2 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. In slow cooker, combine all ingredients, except milk, cornstarch, sugar, salt and pepper.
2. Cover and cook on high 4-5 hours.
3. Discard pork hocks. Add 1 cup milk and blend with an immersion blender until smooth.
4. Cover and cook on high 10 minutes.
5. Combine remaining 1/2 cup milk, cornstarch, and sugar.
6. Pour into slow cooker and cook, stirring, another 2-3 minutes until thickened.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

(1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes - kindle)

-- JMagGuthrie - 06 Jan 2014