CHUNKY TOMATO-BASIL BISQUE

Chunky Tomato-Basil Bisque image

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

Ingredients

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.