Tomato Bisque
["3 Tbsp. butter", "1 medium onion", "1 clove garlic, minced", "5 large ripe red tomatoes", "1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped", "1/4 tsp. mustard powder", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper, ground", "1/4 c. tomato paste", "1/4 c. flour", "2 c. chicken broth", "4 Tbsp. sherry (optional)", "2 c. light cream"]
["In a deep saucepan, melt butter.", "Saute onion and garlic until golden.", "Slice tomatoes and add with dry mustard, salt and pepper. Simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes.", "Stir in tomato paste.", "(If tomatoes are not full flavored, you may wish to add more paste.) Add flour and chicken broth, then bring to a boil, stirring constantly.", "Puree in a blender, then strain to remove seeds and skins.", "Add 1 to 2 cups light cream.", "Reheat to serve, but do not boil.", "Add sherry to taste."]
["butter", "onion", "clove garlic", "red tomatoes", "fresh basil", "mustard powder", "salt", "pepper", "tomato paste", "flour", "chicken broth", "sherry", "light cream"]