SAKS FIFTH AVENUE TOMATO BISQUE

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Rich tomato soup! I sometimes add a few tablespoons of sherry to this rich creamy soup. Lovely served with pate sandwiches recipe #117904 for a special luncheon. Or, serve in shot glasses as a tasty first course! From Saks Fifth Avenue Cafe.

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h35m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
1 large yellow onion
1/2 celery rib
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 (16 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (or 3 large fresh tomatoes, diced)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried basil)
2 (16 ounce) cans tomato puree
1 (16 ounce) can beef stock
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a large stock pot. Dice onion and celery and add to pot. Saute until the onion is transparent.
  • Sprinkle flour over onions one tablespoon at a time, stirring in each one thoroughly with a large spoon until paste forms.
  • Add garlic, diced tomatoes and basil; stir.
  • Stir in tomato puree and beef stock slowly, then whipping cream. The soup should be a rose color.
  • Add bay leaf and simmer on low for about 1 hour. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • 8 to 10 servings.
  • Lovely served with pate sandwiches recipe #117904 for a special luncheon. Or, serve in shot glasses as a tasty first course!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.7, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 31.8, Sodium 501.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.6, Protein 4.3

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