HEIRLOOM TOMATO BASIL BISQUE

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Garden Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes: after researching a few tomato basil recipes I concluded non fit to the what I had, so I created my own.

Provided by gina Qzina

Categories     Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 heirloom tomatoes
6 garlic cloves
1 yellow sweet onion
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 fresh basil leaves
4 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 cups half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a Large pot of water add Cut Heirloom tomatoes in large wedges.
  • thin sliced garlic cloves, large sweet onion, add dried Basil, 1 fresh basil leaf thin chopped (2 other for puree), salt, pepper, and butter. let simmer on low/medium heat for 20 minutes.
  • As soon as the tomatoes begin to soften (skin of tomatoes will start to separate) Add Parmesan cheese and mix.
  • Adjust heat to Medium heat for 10 minutes and a slight bubble will form around the edges.
  • In a blender add all ingredients from the pot and begin to puree, add to separate bowl and continue until all tomatoes are blended. Take 2 cups of soup Puree and add half and half and remaining fresh Basil.
  • Return to Pot and serve.
  • Add fresh made bread crumbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.2, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 40.4, Sodium 1001.1, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.3, Protein 3.6

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