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Tomato Bisque
Thick, creamy, and delicious tomato bisque is a family favorite. This homemade classic is on the table in only 20 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 189 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 1 cup half and half
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Stir in the flour until blended.
- Pour in the chicken broth, gradually. Stir in the tomatoes, paprika, garlic salt, and basil until well blended.
- Bring the pot to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes - or until thickened.
- Using a blender, puree the soup until you reach your desired consistency. You will need to do this in batches.
- Add the pureed soup to a serving bowl and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cream and fresh basil.
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Notes
- Use fresh tomatoes. Place 2-3 pounds of ripened flavorful tomatoes in a boiling pot of water for 30-45 seconds, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water. The skin will peel right off. Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the seeds. Use a potato masher to mash the tomatoes, then add them to the recipe as directed.
- Thicken. Check out this post on How to Thicken Soup
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. The key to reheating, and keeping as much texture as possible, is to heat slowly over low heat and whisk well.
- leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. The key to reheating, and keeping as much texture as possible, is to heat slowly over low heat and whisk well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
189kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
2229mg
(93%)
Potassium
557mg
(16%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
664IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 189
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 189kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 2229mg | 93% |
| Potassium | 557mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 664IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.