Grace's Favorite (Tomato Bisque with Chicken and Rice) Soup
Sunday, September 22, 2013 at 10:04AM
Margot in Tomato Bisque with Chichen and Rice

I didn’t have a name for this soup, and it is Grace’s favorite, so it seemed obvious.  I was battling a cold and wanted soup, so Chris called The Ivory Restaurant in Deep River to see what soup was on the menu.  Ernan, the chef, said he would make something for me, and he came up with this soup.  I took a stab at my own version.

Ingredients:

4 strips bacon, cut in ½ pieces
2 Tbs butter
2 medium sweet onions, diced
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
3 stalks celery, diced
2 large carrots, diced
1 Tbs dried savory (oregano will work if you don't have savory)
6 ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced (or 1/2 28 ounce can crushed tomatos)
4 cups chicken stock (preferably homemade)
½ cup heavy cream
2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
2 cups cooked basmati rice (optional)
Salt & Pepper to taste 

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