TOMATO BASIL BISQUE

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Make and share this Tomato Basil Bisque recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mitchellengineer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 medium onions, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons butter
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 (46 ounce) can tomato juice
2 bay leaves
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 pint half-and-half
salt and pepper
lemon juice
3/4 cup fresh sweet basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Saute the onions and garlic in the butter until soft.
  • Add the tomatoes, tomato juice, and bay leaves; simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Drain the tomatoes, reserving the juice, and puree them in a blender or food processor with the cream cheese.
  • Mix the puree with the reserved juice.
  • Add the light cream and season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Add freshly chopped sweet basil.
  • Simmer for 10 minute and serve with bread bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.3, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 68.8, Sodium 606.5, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 10.1, Protein 6.6

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