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White Cheddar Tomato Bisque

Source of Recipe


Adapted from "The Soup Mix Gourmet"






List of Ingredients



• Two 11-ounce cans condensed tomato bisque
  
• 1 pint fat-free half-and-half
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  
• Optional: 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
  
• 2 cups (4 ounces) coarsely grated sharp white Cheddar cheese
  
• 1 cup packaged herb- or garlic-flavored croutons
  






Instructions



1. Pour the condensed tomato bisque into a 3-quart saucepan and add the half-and-half, water, cayenne, salt and pepper, whisking until smooth. Heat the soup over medium heat until hot. (Don't let the soup come to a boil.)
   
   
2. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the lemon juice, optional fresh thyme and the the Cheddar. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is smooth.
   
   Garnish each serving with a few croutons and serve.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.