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Saturday, April 27, 2013

Tomato Bisque

Got this amazing soup recipe from a friend.  I don't usually eat tomato soup, but this one is creamy, and amazing!!  Even my daughter loves this soup and has since she was a baby!!  Thanks Katie for the recipe!!



Ingredient List
1/4 c. butter
1 small onion finely chopped
1 celery stalk finely chopped
1 carrot finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic minced
5 leaves of fresh basil
3 tbls all purpose flour
3 tbls tomato paste
3 tbls sugar
4 c. chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes drained
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 c heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste



To make:

start with these ingredients:
1/4 c. butter
1 small onion finely chopped
1 celery stalk finely chopped
1 carrot finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic minced
5 leaves of fresh basil
3 tbls all purpose flour

...start with melting butter in a stock pan on med to low heat. add garlic, when garlic starts to sizzle add basil. let marinate for 30 seconds then add remaining veggies. let veggies cook for about 7 mins on med to med low heat (until soft). stir occasionally. add flour and cook 1 min longer stirring constantly.

then add following ingredients:
3 tbls tomato paste
3 tbls sugar
4 c. chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes drained
1/4 tsp nutmeg

bring to a boil over high heat then reduce heat to med low cover and simmer for 15 mins (i like to stir every 5 so veggies don't get clumped in bottom) 

then you...

pour soup into a blender and puree (small amounts at a time)

return pureed soup to saucepan and stir in...

1/4 c heavy whipping cream
add salt and pepper to taste!

Top with chopped chicken, cheese, croutons, grilled cheese, crusty bread or any topping of your choice!

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