Tomato Bisque with Basil

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5 from 2 votes

This creamy tomato bisque is a cozy meal any time of the year.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 15

Course: appetizer or entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: roasted tomato soup, tomato bisque soup, tomato bisque with basil, tomato soup

Servings: quarts

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Amy Casey

Ingredients

4 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in large chunks
2 medium onions, diced, about 3 cups
8 whole garlic cloves
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 28 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon dried basil or ¼ cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped
½ teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
⅛ teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Place chopped tomatoes, onions and garlic in a large baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the kosher salt and pepper. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes.
4 pounds plum tomatoes, cut in large chunks, 2 medium onions, diced, about 3 cups, 8 whole garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
In a large stock pot place the roasted vegetables, canned crushed tomatoes, basil, thyme, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil. Then turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
1 28 ounce canned crushed tomatoes, 1 tablespoon dried basil or ¼ cup fresh basil leaves finely chopped, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, 4 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
The soup will be slightly chunky at this point. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup. Just a couple pulses are needed.
Turn off the heat and add the baking soda, butter and cream. Stir to combine and season to taste.
⅛ teaspoon baking soda, 2 tablespoons butter, ½ cup heavy cream

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Notes

Tip 1: Let the tomatoes, onions, and garlic roast without disturbing them. That way they will get a nice char. It's the char that adds the smoky flavor you want.

Tip 2: To make this tomato soup extra creamy, velvety and decadent, stir in some salted butter and heavy whipping cream. Skip low fat or nonfat milk. The lower fat content in these milk products are more likely to curdle when added to hot soup.

Nutritional information is an estimate and based on the ingredients and cooking methods used in this recipe.

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