"Copycat Panera Bread Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 medium onion, chopped
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1 medium carrots, chopped
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1 celery rib, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
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basil, to taste
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salt and pepper, to taste
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2 bay leaves
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3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
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3 1/2 cups organic low sodium chicken stock
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1 - 28ounce can fire roasted tomatoes (diced), drained (or you can use 8 fresh tomatoes,diced)
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1/4 cup tomato paste
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1/2 tbs sugar
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1/2 cup half & half
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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hot sauce, to taste (optional)
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croutons (optional)
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sour cream (optional)
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parsley (optional)