CHUNKY TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE

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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 383 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 1214mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Abir Mahmod
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I'm a huge fan of bisque and this recipe is one of my favorites.


Kabanda Henry902
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This bisque is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Mikolaj Drab
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I love the creamy texture of this bisque.


Tajammal Chishti
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This bisque is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes.


edgar cruz
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but this bisque is amazing. The flavors are so well balanced.


Victory Efekelu
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This bisque is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of tomatoes and basil.


Akash Kamboh
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I made this bisque for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great recipe for a crowd.


Anime is The best
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This bisque is the perfect comfort food. It's so creamy and flavorful. I love to serve it with a crusty bread.


Nazma Rajpoot
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I'm a huge fan of bisque and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I love the creamy texture and the rich flavor.


Amir Thapaliya
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I made this bisque in my slow cooker and it turned out great! I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and cooked it on low for 8 hours. It was so easy and convenient.


Abdul razzaq
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I'm a vegetarian and I made this bisque without the chicken broth. It was still very flavorful and satisfying. I would definitely recommend this recipe to vegetarians.


Sab Uddin
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I made this bisque with some fresh tomatoes from my garden and it was amazing! The flavors were so fresh and bright. I will definitely be making this again with fresh tomatoes.


Maliat Geberemikel
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This bisque was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding a little more liquid next time. But overall, it was still a delicious and satisfying meal.


Bukola Ogunlade
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I'm not a huge fan of bisque, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the Parmesan cheese. It really took the bisque to the next level.


Adun Ola
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This bisque was so delicious and comforting. I made it on a cold winter night and it really hit the spot. I love the combination of tomatoes and basil. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


The sandbox house lay
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I made this bisque for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I especially appreciated how easy it was to make. I will definitely be adding this to my regular recipe rotation.


Miang Mobile
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This bisque was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The flavors were so rich and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.