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Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque Recipe

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"My husband, Patrick Maas, makes this wonderful, creamy bisque," writes Veronique Deblois of Mine Hill, New Jersey. "Sweet red pepper enhances the lovely tomato-basil flavor."

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Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 50 min.

Yield: 5 Servings

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Ingredients

6 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, coarsely chopped
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion and red pepper in butter for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the basil, sugar, salt and pepper; cool slightly. Transfer half of the soup mixture to a blender. While processing, gradually add cream; process until pureed. Return to the pan; heat through (do not boil). Yield: 5 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1-1/3 cups) equals 383 calories, 36 g fat (22 g saturated fat), 122 mg cholesterol, 1,214 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque in Taste of Home June/July 2007, p59

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Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2013 by Janeypoo

Wicked wicked recipe. Tastes amazing. *note: I would add some garlic, adds good flavor. Also, I didn't have tomato paste but ketchup worked just fine! Thanks for this great, simple recipe. Its a keeper!

Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2012 by Zuker

I tried this recipe last weekend after having some delicious tomato-basil bisque on vacation hoping I could come close to replicating it. This recipe was awesome and significantly exceeded my expectations! I can't wait to play with some additional flavors (i.e. a touch of crushed red pepper - addition of shrimp or crab as others have suggested). This recipe is most definitely a keeper!

Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by annette.barney

My husband and I love this recipe. It is absolutely delicious!

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by ahmom

Very good. I used lactose free milk and home grown tomatoes. very good.

Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by ahmom

pretty good!

Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2011 by cherbonnell

Awesome soup. I add shredded parmesan cheese and serve with french bread. Delish!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 03, 2011 by EbonsMommy

Great recipe with a lot of flavor - I took advice of another and added a can of crab meat - it was amazing! Also reduced the fat by using half and half instead of the heavy cream.

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2010 by bradyboy

I have made this several times now following the directions exactly and it always come out perfect. Very easy, yet it tastes like the tomato soups that you get in nicer restaurants. Highly recommend.

Reviewed on May. 11, 2010 by momofgideonandeli

This has become my favorite Tomato soups! It is a perfect blend of flavors. It is the BEST!!!

Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2010 by Sprowl

Very flavorful!

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