Potato-Tomato Bisque

Directions

In small bowl cover tomatoes with boiling water; set aside 10 minutes.

In 1½- to 2-quart saucepan bring 1½ cups water and bouillon cube to boil.

Add potatoes; return to boil.

Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, just until tender.

With slotted spoon remove ½ cup potatoes; set aside.

Pour contents of saucepan into container of electric blender.

Holding lid down tightly, blend until smooth; return to saucepan.

Drain and add tomatoes, reserved potatoes, then remaining ingredients except salt and pepper.

Cook over low heat, stirring often, 8 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.

Thin with a little additional water or milk, if needed.