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Tomato Bisque
Tomato Bisque blends crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream into a creamy, smooth soup with subtle heat from cayenne and aromatic herbs like basil and garlic. The bisque achieves a velvety texture by simmering and blending the ingredients, balancing the acidity of tomatoes with sugar and cream. This comforting bisque can be served garnished with extra cream and parsley, making it a satisfying starter or light meal option.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
87 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 2 celery diced, stalks
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon basil dried
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, celery, salt, pepper, cayenne and basil for about 5-6 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
- Add in the garlic and stir an additional 45 seconds before adding in the broth, tomatoes and sugar.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes before blending until perfectly smooth with an immersion blender.
- Add in the heavy cream, mix well and serve using more heavy cream and parsley as garnishes.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
480mg
(20%)
Potassium
297mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
320IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
12.7mg
(14%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 297mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 12.7mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.