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Easy Tomato Bisque

This creamy tomato bisque blends ripe tomatoes, aromatic vegetables, and lush cream into a velvety soup that's perfect any night of the week.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 28-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh basil leaves chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter until it sizzles.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent. Toss in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to form a light roux.
  4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir until the roux dissolves. Add sugar, salt, pepper, and dried basil. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer.
  5. Stir in the broth, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
  6. Carefully transfer the hot soup to a blender and pulse until smooth and creamy.
  7. Return the blended soup to the pot, stir in the heavy cream, and heat through—do not boil.
  8. Ladle the bisque into bowls, garnish with fresh basil, and serve hot.
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