Tomato Bisque

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Cook Time:
45 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 to 6 appetizer servings (abo

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 45 min
Total:: 1 hr 0 min

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced bacon (about 1/2 ounce)
1 Spanish onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned
1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes (with liquid), roughly chopped
3 parsley sprigs
3 fresh thyme sprigs
1 bay leaf
1 cup heavy cream
1 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until crisp and most of the fat has rendered, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Lower the heat to medium, add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes.

Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Pour in the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil while whisking constantly. Tie the parsley sprigs, thyme, and bay leaf together with a piece of kitchen twine and add to the pot. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

When the soup base is cool, remove and discard the herb bundle. Working in batches, transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Using a sieve over a large bowl, strain the tomato puree. Return the puree to the pot and reheat over medium heat.

Whisk the heavy cream and salt into the soup and season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm soup bowls and serve immediately.

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Candace Goodlettsville, TN 10-14-2009
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wow, I never knew it was so easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband had tomato bisque in a restaurant and asked me to make some at home. I rely on foodnetwork.com for my recipes,... found this one and made it. I personally can't stand tomato soup, so I was very surprised to find I LOVED this recipe. My husband, my mom and aunt (who were visiting from out of town) and myself all agreed....THIS BISQUE IS FANTASTIC! Read more
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Hanna Iowa City, IA 05-10-2009
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Best. Soup. Ever.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Hands down, best soup I've ever made.
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Leslie Bryan, TX 01-05-2009
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Perfect for winter
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Like many others have posted, I order tomato bisque at one of my favorite local restaurants and finally decided to try and... make some myself. This recipe is amazing. The only thing you might want to watch out for is the saltiness. It was fine for my taste, but a few people said it had just a pinch too much. To "fix" it I added a small can of tomato sauce and a tad bit more cream. I also made this with an amazing grilled cheese sandwich that I made using Italian artisan bread and fresh cheddar cheese. The soup was perfect for dipping that sandwich into. At the restaurant I order it from they add small bits of fresh mozzarella at the bottom and it goes perfect with the soup. I highly suggest adding mozz. to the bottom of every bowl. Last but not least, it did take longer than noted. I'm not sure where they get their times from, but it took me about an hour and a half, but was well worth it. I can't wait to have leftovers tonight!Read more
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Tressame Cassville, MO 11-10-2008
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Delicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Delicious!!! I cut back on the onion and added a little basil... A delicious soup served with BLT's and a wedge salad.
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Julie Redmond, WA 10-31-2008
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Excellent Soup!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This has quickly become a favorite of mine! Because I like a more intense tomato flavor than I can get with just canned... whole tomatoes, I also add a can of tomato paste to the recipe. You can also cut back on the cream and it's still delicious. This is a great recipe. I've always had excellent results and gotten rave reviews from anyone that tries it. Read more
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Megan Medford, OR 05-01-2008
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Make it for the freezer
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

When the garden overflows with tomatoes, I make this delicious soup in large batches and freeze it for the winter months. So... much better than anything from the market! To make it extra kicky, add cajun seasoning blend instead of the salt.Read more