ROASTED TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

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Roasted Tomato-basil Bisque Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by winefoot

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 Roma tomatoes - cut in half lengthwise
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup of fresh basil
5 strips of thick-cut bacon (I prefer the Hempler's natural bacon)
3/4 cup of heavy cream or half-n-half (if you prefer less fat)
32 oz of Organic chicken stock
3-4 cloves of fresh garlic
1-teaspoon of red pepper flake
1 medium white or yellow onion
A few sprigs of fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
Kosher Salt
Fresh cracked pepper
Optional: 1/8 teaspoon of baking soda to help cut down on the acidity

Steps:

  • After you get the tomatoes cut into halves, lay them out on a sheet pan, season with the kosher salt and pepper - then drizzle each with some of the olive oil. Roast in the oven at 400-degrees for 45-minutes or 20-minutes if you have a "convection oven". I use kitchen shears to cut the strips of bacon into small pieces and render those down on medium heat until cooked. After you get the desired doneness, pull bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings. Put in the onion, thyme, garlic and red pepper flake - season with salt/pepper. Allow to sauté until nice and caramelized. Pull the tomatoes from the oven and place into the stock pot along with the bay leaf and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a slow simmer and cook that way for 30-minutes. This is also the time to add the baking soda if you so choose. After the 30-minutes, add the cream and basil, then use an immersion blender and blend until smooth. You can use a standard blender if you in small batches (*warning, blending larger batches of hot liquids can have undesirable, scalding results) - to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Garnish with a sprig of fresh basil and the bacon. I served mine with a toasted-cheese sandwich that I made using American Cheddar and a nice pugliese bread. Paired really nice with a 2010 Hartford Court "Four Hearts Vineyards" Chardonnay.

Dionne Claxton
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out too watery.


France Moswana
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover roasted tomatoes.


Tony Marion
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I used fresh basil from my garden and it really made a difference in the flavor.


Rona Sumsion
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I added a few extra cloves of garlic to the recipe and it was even better.


nicholas king
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I made this soup exactly as the recipe said and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend it.


strid3 gaming
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Naellen Zelaya
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I'm not a huge fan of tomato soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The roasted tomatoes give it a really unique flavor.


Holly Hourihan
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's made with just a few ingredients, but the flavors are amazing.


Richard Williams
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This is my new favorite soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kinsley Bush
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I made this soup for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the roasted tomatoes added a nice smoky flavor.


abdulrahaman yakubu
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This roasted tomato basil bisque was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with a rich tomato base and a hint of basil that really brought the dish together.