Tomato Bisque

10 large ripe tomatoes
2 Tbsp. Butter
2 medium-sized onions, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 bay leaf
a pinch of sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup milk

Reserve 1 tomato & coarsely chop the rest. Melt butter in a large saucepan & saute onions until tender. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until tender. Puree vegetables in a blender and place back in saucepan. Add chicken broth and bring to a slow boil. Add bay leaf, sugar, salt, and pepper. Peel and chop reserved tomato into small bits. Place in saucepan along with milk. Simmer & serve.

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