TUSCAN TOMATO BASIL BISQUE

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My DIL brought over some Tomato Basil Bisque that she bought at Safeway's Deli and we all thought it was sooo good. DIL said "Why don't we make some with all the tomatoes left in the garden?" We searched online and found several recipes so did 10X the recipe (without the cream, which we thought would curdle in the pressure...

Provided by Janet Cosgrove

Categories     Cream Soups

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 Tbsp butter
1 large onion
3 clove garlic
4 c peeled tomatoes
1/2 c roasted garlic tomato paste
2 c chicken stock
2 1/2 c baked butternut squash, baked, peeled and cut up
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves
salt & pepper to taste
dash(es) tobasco sauce to taste
1 1/4 c cream
1 red pepper, diced (this should be listed up by the onions and garlic, but i forgot it)

Steps:

  • 1. Bake squash upside down on cookie sheet. Cool.
  • 2. In large pot, saute onions, red pepper and garlic until onions and peppers are soft.
  • 3. Dip Tomatoes in boiling water; peel & core and cut up in chunks.
  • 4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, basil and thyme. (I couldn't find tomato paste with roasted garlic, so roasted some in the oven and added to the tomato paste)
  • 5. Peel and Cut cooled butternut squash in chunks and add to pot.
  • 6. Bring to a boil; then simmer for 35 minutes, stirring often.
  • 7. Puree in blender or food processor and return to pot. Splash in the Tobasco, salt and pepper and stir in the cream.
  • 8. FOR CANNING: Do not add the cream! Process quarts for 30 minutes at 10 lb. in presssure cooker. We used this recipe, multiplied by 10, and got 21 quarts. (plus some left over to sample!) When serving, heat the soup first and then stir in cream before serving.

Rima henewe
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This bisque is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the creamy texture and the sweet flavor of the tomatoes.


Kartice Tiger23
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I love the bright, fresh flavor of the basil in this bisque. It really makes the soup pop.


Nikita Parris
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This bisque is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and it warms you up from the inside out.


Hm Ibrahim khalil
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I've never been a big fan of tomato soup, but this bisque changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the basil adds a really nice touch.


Sujal Rajput
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Justice jusy
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste. I like to add a bit of red pepper flakes for a little spice.


Victor David
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This bisque is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I always have a few tomatoes that are on the verge of going bad, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


Harun Mathi
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's now one of my favorite soups. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the texture is velvety smooth.


Asghar Ghulam
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, but it's also light and flavorful. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and cream.


Sereen Assaf
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I've made this bisque several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Asif Faislabadi
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This Tuscan tomato basil bisque was a hit! The flavors were so rich and creamy, and the basil added a lovely freshness. I served it with a side of crusty bread for dipping, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.