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Tomato Bisque Recipe

Thick, creamy, and delicious Tomato Bisque is a family favorite! This recipe is also beyond simple which makes it even more appealing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic salt (with parsley flakes)
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 cup half and half

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, saute garlic in butter for 1 minute. Then, stir in the flour until blended.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, gradually. Stir in the tomatoes, paprika, garlic salt, and basil until well blended.
  • Bring the pot to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes - or until thickened. 
  • Using a blender, puree the soup until you reach your desired consistency. You will need to do this in batches.
  • Add the pureed soup to a serving bowl and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cream and fresh basil.

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Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 2229mg | Potassium: 557mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 664IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 2mg