Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque

Name: Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 5 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 50 min.

Makes

5 servings

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

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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).

Nutrition Facts

1-1/3 cups: 383 calories, 36g fat (22g saturated fat), 122mg cholesterol, 1214mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 3g protein.

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