Tomato Bisque
I absolutely love ordering Tomato Bisque when out at restaurants and was pleasantly surprised at how tasty the outcome can be at home too. This recipe pairs perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich during those colder months. Make sure to make a double batch to freeze for later.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter we used unsalted
- 1 onion diced
- 2 slices bacon proscuitto, or ham, minced
- 4 cloves garlic
- 5 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 28-oz can peeled tomatoes (with liquid)
- 3 sprigs parsley
- 3 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup heavy cream or less if desired
- 1 teaspoon salt or more if you are using unsalted homemade broth
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 5 – 6 minutes or until it starts to get soft.
- Add the bacon (or other meat) and the garlic and stir for another minute or two or until the meat gets crisp.
- Add the flour and stir vigorously for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Pour in the broth and tomatoes and bring to a boil while whisking constantly.
- Throw in the herbs and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes.
- Remove the herbs and puree the soup either in a blender (in batches) or with a handheld immersion blender (if you like to make soups this is a great tool to have by the way!)
- Stir in the desired amount of heavy cream and salt & pepper to taste. Serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Tomato Bisque
Amount Per Serving
Calories 615
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Cholesterol 79mg26%
Sodium 4077mg177%
Potassium 3977mg114%
Carbohydrates 89g30%
Fiber 21g88%
Sugar 48g53%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 3200IU64%
Vitamin C 201.5mg244%
Calcium 677mg68%
Iron 20.5mg114%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.