Potato-Tomato Bisque

Preparation : In small bowl cover tomatoes with boiling water; set aside 10 minutes. In 1 1/2- to 2-quart saucepan bring 1 1/2 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 1/2 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.