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Tomato Bisque
Thick, creamy, and super delicious, any bisque recipe is worth making. However, it doesn’t always have to be made of lobster – a simple tomato bisque can be just as delicious.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 367 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup yellow onion (diced)
- 2 talks celery (diced)
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon basil
- 3 Tablespoons garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- one oz can crushed tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup cheese or garlic croutons
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat add the butter, onion, celery, salt, pepper and basil. Sprinkle the flour over and stir and cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add in the finely minced garlic and stir an additional 30 seconds, just until the garlic gets fragrant, then add in the chicken broth, tomatoes and sugar.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender until it is smooth.
- Return the bisque to the heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and add in the 1 cup of heavy cream, mix well.
- For garnish add several croutons to the top of the bisque with a sprinkle of parsley. You can also add more heavy cream to the bisque if you prefer.
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Notes
- If you like a super smooth bisque, you can strain the soup before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
367kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
1372mg
(57%)
Potassium
530mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1368IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 367
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 367kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1372mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 530mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1368IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.