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Creamy Tomato Bisque

Creamy and full of flavor, this tomato bisque is made with canned tomatoes, hearty vegetables, and is perfect to pair with a grilled cheese.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: tomato bisque
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 28-oz can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 5 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 large russet potato peeled and chopped into large pieces
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ¾ cup heavy cream at room temperature
  • 1 tbs unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • fresh basil
  • salt and pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Add the butter and one tbs olive oil to a soup pot over medium heat. Once warmed, add the celery and onions along with a pinch of salt. Cook until soft (about 5-7 minutes). Add the garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
  • Add the stock, tomatoes, potatoes, thyme, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover, and let cook until the potatoes are very soft (about 25 minutes).
  • Use a slotted spoon to add all of the veggies to a blender (make sure to remove the thyme sprigs!). Blend until completely smooth, and then pour the sauce back into the pot. Add the heavy cream and a few fresh basil leaves. Stir and cook for just a few more minutes. Serve with grilled cheese, if desired.