Tomato Bisque | Real California Milk

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) Real California unsalted butter
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 3 to 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• One 28-ounce can whole, crushed, or diced tomatoes
• 1 cup Real California whole milk
• Salt and pepper to taste