CREAMY GARDEN BISQUE

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This is the soup to make when your garden starts to yield its bounty.All these fresh veggies have just got to be good for you! Use fat-free half and half instead of the heavy cream to make this even healthier!Originally from an October 1984 issue of Bon Apetit in an article featuring Indian Summer Menus.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
2 large onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, stems of
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
1 quart rich chicken broth, preferably homemade
1 teaspoon salt
3 ears corn, husked
3 large carrots, peeled and diced
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
1/4 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/3 inch pieces
1/3 cup heavy cream
fresh ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh basil, minced (or parsley, marjoram, or thyme)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • Stir in next 6 ingredients.
  • Cover and cook until vegetables are light brown, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
  • Mix in stock and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer until vegetables are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Strain; discard solids and return soup to pan. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool, cover and refrigerate.).
  • Scrape corn into bowl, using knife.
  • Bring soup to boil in heavy medium saucepan.
  • Add carrots and boil 5 minutes.
  • Add green beans and pepper and boil 5 minutes.
  • Add zucchini and boil 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and corn and bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in cream and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Heat until soup is hot, about 5 minutes.
  • Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with herbs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 38.4, Sodium 983.1, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 10.2, Protein 8.6

Noyan Khan
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This bisque is so delicious and comforting. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Massai Geoghan
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I love how easy this bisque is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Hassan Mughal
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This is the best bisque I've ever had. It's so rich and creamy.


rotondwa ratshitimba
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I made this bisque for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Patricia Zamora
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This bisque is so creamy and flavorful. I love the addition of the fresh herbs.


Tej Gurung
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I've made this bisque several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect soup for a special occasion.


Lionel Goudeau
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This is my new favorite bisque recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Nadeem Ur rahman
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My kids loved this bisque! They're usually not big fans of vegetables, but they ate this up.


AWAB BOSS
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I added a bit of extra garlic and it was perfect.


Faith Depriest
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So creamy and delicious!


Annelis Mutu
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This bisque is the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Obi Gods gift
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I love that this bisque is made with fresh vegetables. It's a great way to get your daily dose of veggies.


Jaxon Langham
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This bisque was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the fresh vegetable flavors.


Angelina Bethel
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I've never been a huge fan of bisques, but this one changed my mind. It was so flavorful and creamy, I couldn't get enough of it.


Es SaMiuL FF
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This creamy garden bisque was an absolute delight! The flavors of the fresh vegetables blended perfectly, and the creamy texture was divine.