Vegetable Napoleon with Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Tomato Basil Bisque

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For the Tomato Bisque Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

1 small red onion, diced

3 celery ribs, diced

1 small red bell pepper, diced

1 pound fresh tomatoes

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 cup chicken stock

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup fresh basil

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

For the Vegetable Napoleon:

12 portobello mushrooms, cleaned and gills removed

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

1/4 cup olive oil

12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese

12 large slices fresh tomato

6 sprigs fresh basil