Artichoke Tomato Bisque Recipe

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Tomatoes and roasted sweet red pepper pair up to create a fabulous base for this herb cream soup. Serve it as a first course at holiday dinners and you'll be amazed at the compliments you receive.—Doty Emory, Jasper, Georgia

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Artichoke Tomato Bisque Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 30 min

Yield: 12 Servings

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Ingredients

1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (7-1/2 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon each dried thyme, basil and oregano
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons sherry
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or 2 teaspoons dried cilantro flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a blender, cover and process tomatoes and peppers until pureed. In a large saucepan, saute the onion, garlic, thyme, basil and oregano in butter and olive oil until onion is tender.
Add the broths, artichokes, cream, milk, sherry, cilantro and tomato mixture. Bring to a simmer; cook for 10-12 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually add to saucepan. Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until thickened; add Creole seasoning and pepper. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 150 calories, 10 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 32 mg cholesterol, 544 mg sodium, 11 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Artichoke Tomato Bisque in Taste of Home Christmas Annual Annual 2011, p49

Bisque Basics

Bisque is a thick, rich soup that usually consists of pureed seafood and cream. Poultry, vegetables or rice are sometimes also pureed. Bisque is quicker to serve than a traditional soup because it doesn’t have to simmer for hours.