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Tomato Bisque

Fresh summer "Oh My God That Was Good" tomato bisque. Although you don't typically think of having tomato soup in August, I think it's the perfect time to make it.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 30 oz fresh plum tomatoes (peeled)
  • 32 oz chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
  • 3 sprigs parsley
  • 10 basil leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tbsp reduced fat sour cream
  • Parmigiano Reggiano for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. To peel the tomatoes, boil a large pot of water.
  2. When boiling, drop the tomatoes in the water to blanch one minute, or until the skin cracks.
  3. Quickly remove from the water, let it cool a few minutes and the skin will come right off.
  4. Chop onions, carrots, celery and garlic using a mini food processor or chopper.
  5. Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  6. Add butter until melted, then add chopped onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
  7. Cook stirring often until soft, about 8-10 minutes.
  8. Add chicken broth and tomatoes, stirring well.
  9. Using a string, tie herbs together and drop into the soup.
  10. This will make it easy to remove later.
  11. Add salt and fresh pepper, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  12. Remove herbs and discard, add sour cream and blend with a hand blender until smooth. (A regular blender would work, but be sure to let the soup cool before blending and fill only halfway in the blender so it doesn't explode on you).
  13. Ladle into bowls and top with freshly grated cheese and fresh basil.

Notes

  • Makes 8 cups.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 19.5g (7%) Protein 4.5g (9%) Fat 4.4g (7%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 1064mg (44%) Fiber 4.5g (18%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 19.5g 7%
Protein 4.5g 9%
Fat 4.4g 7%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 1064mg 44%
Fiber 4.5g 18%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.